Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Auction Officers Cross with War Decoration

Officers Cross with War Decoration

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered red OT logo

and Awards - Polish Special Forces Medal of Merit

with a hollow crown soldered atop the upper arm of the cross and with crossed swords affixed between the cross and the crown

in unissued and overall better than very fine condition

Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Auction Officers Cross with War DecorationInstituted in 1816. Star, embroidered in gold thread, silver and gold sequins, and red velvet, obverse shows red velvet cross, 82. 6 mm (h) x 86. 7 mm (w), near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The origins of the Order are unclear. Some authorities believe the beginning of this Order can be linked to Emperor Constantine I and the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312. Others believe the founder was Byzantine Emperor Isaac II in 1190. The best