San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 Hold Republic: Order of Polonia Restituta

Republic: Order of Polonia Restituta

not a 'Battle' and was only referred to as such with black humour

but otherwise in unissued condition

flanked by branches of olive leaves at the left and oak leaves at the right

with a period replaced vertical banjo style pinback

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 Hold Republic: Order of Polonia Restituta(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, portrait of San Marino surrounded by the Italian inscription "SAN MARINO PROTETTORE" (San Marino Protector) on the obverse, San Marino coat of arms surrounded by the Italian inscription "MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE" (Civil and Military Merit) on the reverse, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 89 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced