San Marino, Republic. An Order of Saint Agatha, Grand Officer, c.1935
(Ordine Equestre di Saint' Agata ). Instituted 1923. In silver gilt and enamels, unmarked, 54.5 mm x 60 mm, crisp detail, very minor enamel wear, extremely fine. . Footnote: Between each white arm of the cross appears a green and gold wreath. Centre medallion portrays a hand-painted head of St. Agatha on a gold background. Her head is surrounded by a white band inscribed SANT AGATA PROTETTRICE. Reverse has the Coat of Arms of San Marino surrounded by the inscription BENE MERENTI (Deserving).