Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Archive labled “Knez Mihailo Obrenović 1880”

labled “Knez Mihailo Obrenović 1880” on the bottom of the frame

(Urkunde zur Ernennung zum Regierungsrat mit Heinrich Himmler Unterschrift)

Bernard Burke describes the chain and includes an illustration depicting three links

light ribbon wear

dated 15 September 2000

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Archive labled “Knez Mihailo Obrenović 1880”(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver, an eight point star of faceted rays, with central insignia of a Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants superimposed in silver gilt, the reverse with a vertical pin, measures 87. 0 mm (w) x 87. 4 mm (h), weighs 73. 96 grams, central insignia has been re enamelled and bears areas of yellowing and cracking, in near very fine condition.