Italy, Kingdom. A Cased Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star, c. 1900 by Cravanzola of Rome

(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. (c. 1900 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of an eight-pointed star with a multi-faceted surface, the obverse with a white enameled Shamrock Cross with three raised roundels on each end of the cross, with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the reverse plain, with a barrel hinge, tapered vertical pinback, and rightward-opening broad wire catch, the reverse with a central silver medallion inscribed with the maker mark of E. Gardino Succ. Cravanzola of Rome, measuring 84.3 mm (w) x 84.7 mm (l), weighing 64.89 grams, with cracked enamels centrally on the cross, in overall near very fine condition. 

Accompanied by its octagonal presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core, with a green lightly textured faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with the Royal Monogram of Victor Emanuel in gilt, the interior of the lid lined with an off-white cotton-silk material, embossed with the maker logo of “Cravanzola of Rome” in gilt, with a functional exterior metal hinge, torn interior fabric hinge cover, and functional external push-button closure, measuring 118 mm (w) x 117 mm (l).