Italy, Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies. A Sacred Military Constantinian Order Of St. George, I Class Grand Cross, C.1915 Auction 63mm (w) x 89

63mm (w) x 89

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Italy, Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies. A Sacred Military Constantinian Order Of St. George, I Class Grand Cross, C.1915 Auction 63mm (w) x 89(Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio). Instituted in 1545. Three piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red enamels, the enamels having been repaired overall in the mid twentieth century, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, with a single faceted ray between each point, maker marked "CRAVANZOLA SUCCi. RAVIOLO & GARDINO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 85 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h),