Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus in Gold, Knight’s Cross, c. 1915. Province of China the six o’clock arm with

the six o’clock arm with a monogram of King Ludwig III

1942 and sent to Kretschmer’s father

ΚΕΛΑ'Ι'ΔΗ ΛΕΚΚΑ 25 ΑΦΗΝΑΙ"

a rare set in near mint condition

Footnote: The Medal of Merit was instituted in 1881 and was awarded for meritorious services to the Crown or the Country

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus in Gold, Knight’s Cross, c. 1915. Province of China the six o’clock arm withInstituted in 1572. In 18 karat gold, cross bottony in white enamel with green enamelled Maltese cross, 40. 4 mm (h) x 38. 4 mm (w), 3. 2 g, on original green neck ribbon, extremely fine condition. Housed in the original green case with Royal monogram on the cover, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus was instituted on 16 September 1572. Medals are awarded by the House of Savoy. It is a combination of two orders: