Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of in silver gilt and enamels

in silver gilt and enamels (Fourth Class)

It was noted on his form that he was impressed into service

the other maker marked "BIRKS 1916"

sticker residue on inside lid

while the lower right features the Hungarian Army Institute insignia along with the code "M

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of in silver gilt and enamels(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. A Knight in 18K Gold featuring a white enamelled Shamrock cross with green enamelled Maltese arms in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 39. 1 mm (w) x 41. 0 mm (h), weighs 6. 83 grams, worn on original green ribbon, residue to reverse arms, remains in extremely fine condition. A miniature of the order, in Gold, presents matching symbolism, measures 15. 7 mm (w)