Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 visually-hidden original ribbons on the Star

original ribbons on the Star and VM

constructed of an anodized magnetic metal shaft which retains nickel-silver fixtures to both the tip and throat

the eagle insignia in red and black enamels

fraying around the bar of the buckle

fronting a half-wreath of laurel leaves and oak leaves

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 visually-hidden original ribbons on the Star(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 85. 9 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h), weighs 71. 6 grams, marked on the catch with a lions head denoting