International. An Order of the Knights of Malta Grand Commander Set, by Tanfani Bertarelli

The Badge consists of a white enameled Maltese cross, topped by a crown, measuring 11.4 cm (h) x 7.3 cm (w), ribbon included, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the order’s Star, consisting of an eight point star base, superimposed by a white enameled Maltese cross, measuring 86 mm, reverse pin back, marked TANFANI BERTARELLI, enamels intact, extremely fine. 

Footnote: The Order of Merit (Military Division) of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, often popularly referred to as the "Knights of Malta", was in existence certainly as long ago as the early years of the Twelfth Century and is still extant today. Originally based in Jerusalem, the Order moved to Tripoli following the capture of Jerusalem by Saladin in 1187 and to Rhodes by way of Cyprus after the fall of Acre in 1291. In 1522, Suleiman the Magnificent took Rhodes and the Order scattered. Charles V granted the Order the island of Malta and the Order settled here from 1530 to 1798 when Napoleon Bonaparte captured the island en route for Egypt. In 1834, the order established a new headquarters in Rome and took on its current humanitarian and ceremonial role with Grand Masters being appointed by the Pope.