International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 United Republic of topped by initials “PFFP (“PRINCIPI

topped by initials “PFFP (“PRINCIPI FIDELIS FAVERE PATRIA”

reverse inscribed "AL MERITO" above an upright fasces flanked by the letters "A" on the left and "VI" on the right

He married his wife Ethel Kathleen Johnson in 1940 at the age of 25

re-engaged for an additional five years' service on January 16

Both housed in a large period box of issue with strong coat-of-arms on obverse and corresponding Johann Schwerdtner Wein makers marked on interior of lid

International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 United Republic of topped by initials “PFFP (“PRINCIPI(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta). In Gold and white enamels, a Maltese cross with a Fleur de lis in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large hollow crown featuring delicate filigree work, measures 24. 2 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h), weighs 11. 29 grams, enamel chips to the tips of the arms and the center of the cross, a delicate piece exhibiting wear consistent with