Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, by Cravanzola

(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. Constructed of 18kt Gold of high quality, consisting of a white enamelled Shamrock Cross with green enamelled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, suspended from the original green ribbon sewn closed at the top, measures 39.7 mm (w) x 61.1 mm (h - inclusive of cross adorned ball suspension), weighs 9.65 grams excluding ribbon, several hairline cracks around the tips of the arms, light wear to crown, accompanied by ribbon with pin suspension, remains extremely fine.

Contained in the original case of issue, a green exterior with crowned V monogram on the lid, interior in purple silk and velvet, measures 60 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 20 mm (d), hinge and clasp functional, minor scuffing and wear to edges and corners, remains very fine.