Marian Cross of the German Knight Order - Breast Cross
engraver marked "AUG le MAILLARD 1916" on the obverse
white satin-lined lid
underneath which is an embossed maker’s mark of “GRENSCHOW & CO
but that no such award had yet been issued
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Lazarus and St. Maurice, Grand Cross Set, in Gold Newly Listed Marian Cross of the GermanInstituted in 1572. A Grand Cross Badge, in 18K Gold, consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in each quadrant, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 64. 8 mm (w) x 102. 9 mm (h inclusive of surmounting crown), weighs 40. 2 grams accompanied by a green full length sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the Star of the Order, constructed of a silver faceted star with eight points, superimposed