Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive a silver Maltese cross with

a silver Maltese cross with swords between the arms of the cross

mounted to a base in bronze gilt with blue enamels plus horizontal pinback

Gablonz” on the reverse

50mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension)

"Schiffbauhalle" (Ship Construction Hall)

Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive a silver Maltese cross withCross of Merit. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order, often popularly referred to as the "Knights of Malta", was in existence certainly as long ago as the early years of the 12th Century and is still extant today. Originally based in Jerusalem, the Order