Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Commander in Gold Auction Archive A functional catch situated within

A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage Issues consistent with age and wear are evident

Footnote: Stanley Ladanchuk enrolled for five years' service in the Royal Canadian Navy as an Ordinary Seaman

The Order was later modified and expanded into 4 Classes by King Muhammad Zahir Shah

Scarce Gold Grade Badge

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Commander in Gold Auction Archive A functional catch situated within(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1434. A Commander neck badge, consisting of 18K Gold, in the form of a white enamelled shamrock cross with the green rays of a Maltese cross in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large hollow Gold crown, worn on a full length green neck ribbon with two buttons for closure at the end, measures 55. 1 mm (w) x 86. 5 mm (h), weighs 37. 7 grams (including ribbon), worn on