Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross, by Alberti & Co, c.1900

(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. A matching set featuring the sash badge of the order, in silver gilt, a Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants, measuring 66.34 mm (w) x 100.40 mm (h-inclusive of crown suspension), with elongated suspension loop with full length original green silk sash; accompanied by the star of the order, also in silver, an eight point star of faceted rays, with central insignia of a Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants superimposed in silver gilt, the reverse with a vertical pin, measures 88.89 mm (w) x 88.13 mm (h), weighs 81.50 grams, with makers cartouche of Alberti & Co, with dark patina on both awards, minor enamel contact and light hairline cracking, remains extremely fine as a set. Contained in original case of issue, leather wrapped on wooden frame, silk interior lid marked for Alberti & Co, velvet medal bed, also extremely fine.