Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Republic of with a blue paper backing

with a blue paper backing and black rayon backer on the reverse

Etched onto the side near the throat is a presumed owner’s name of “PINDER”

An American Woman's Relief Corps Membership Medal - Red bronze

the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 30344 of Friday

British War Medal 1914-18

Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Republic of with a blue paper backingInstituted 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