Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, Grand Cross In Gold, C.1900 Hold silvered insignia on a bronze

silvered insignia on a bronze gilt base

on January 25

with gold “Brennlack” finish

the regiment was transformed into three separate Reconnaissance Battalions and the tradition was discontinued

The idea of circulating petitions and letters to Hanoi demanding humane treatment for the POWs was appealing

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, Grand Cross In Gold, C.1900 Hold silvered insignia on a bronze(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Established in 1572 by Pope Gregory XIII. In 18Kt Gold, a Grand Cross decoration of the highest quality, presenting a white enamelled shamrock cross with a rich green enamelled Maltese cross in each quadrant with ball finials and highly detailed hand etched borders, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by an Italian royal crown in Gold, the base of the 6 oclock arm presents a small cross pattee in a diamond