San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Type Ii, Commander In Gold, C. 1920 Auction Archive He was promoted to Lieutenant

He was promoted to Lieutenant shortly after the beginning of the First War

originating in Savoy and instituted in 1362

piped in silver aluminum twisted cord

he was retired from the Royal Navy and as a civilian

large silver gilt collar

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Type Ii, Commander In Gold, C. 1920 Auction Archive He was promoted to LieutenantIn Gold, a white enamel anchor cross with a ball finial at the end of each cross, with a castle in each quadrant, surmounted by a large crown, the obverse medallion presenting a delicately handpainted portrait surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed SAN MARINO PROTETTORE, the reverse medallion features a superimposed Gold shield on a white enamel field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE, measures 56. 60mm (w) x 84.