Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & St. Lazarus, Commander, To Professor Antonio Sansone, Fondi Rustici Institute 1911 Archive A textbook example of a

A textbook example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

38 mm (w) x 55

(Organisation Todt Ärmelschild)

issued at company headquarters on 21 December 1943

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & St. Lazarus, Commander, To Professor Antonio Sansone, Fondi Rustici Institute 1911 Archive A textbook example of a(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. In 18K Gold with white and green enamels, weighing 26. 6 grams, unmarked, measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 91 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring, minor spotting evident on the white enamels, lightly soiled original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, white paper fabric exterior with an ornate design in gold cloured ink, plaque in bronze