Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Buy Now marked “N & H 1942”

marked “N & H 1942” (Noelle & Hueck Ludenscheid)

marked “ROYAL MINT” on inside lid

Hermann-Bernhard distinguished himself during the latter as a commander of Fallschirmjäger

a black horse's head representative of the Cavalry at the upper right

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Buy Now marked “N & H 1942”(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. 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 87. 0 mm (w) x 87. 4 mm (h), weighs 73. 96 grams, central insignia has been re enamelled and bears areas of yellowing and cracking, in near very fine condition.