Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of 1949-53 Imperial Service Medal: In

1949-53 Imperial Service Medal: In silver

It was noted on his form that he was impressed into service

sticker residue on inside lid

constructed of densely woven BeVo style machine embroidery in dark blue and white threading

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of 1949-53 Imperial Service Medal: In(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. A Knight in 18K Gold featuring a white enamelled Shamrock cross with green enamelled Maltese arms in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 39. 1 mm (w) x 41. 0 mm (h), weighs 6. 83 grams, worn on original green ribbon, residue to reverse arms, remains in extremely fine condition. A miniature of the order, in Gold, presents matching symbolism, measures 15. 7 mm (w)