Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Province of China circumscribed by an inscriptions of

circumscribed by an inscriptions of “BAYERISCHES STAATSMINISTERIUM DES INNERN 1928” (“BAVARIAN INTERIOR MINISTRY 1928”)

Silver Grade - In zinc

(Heer Schulterklappen für Männer der Panzertruppe)

titled “U-Bootsmänner” (U boat men)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Province of China circumscribed by an inscriptions of(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the reverse bearing a vertical pin assembly flanked by dual stays, measures 80. 0 mm (w) x 79. 8 mm (h), weighs 49. 59 grams, unmarked, notable enamel cracking and wear on