San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Auction 1944 embroidered grey-blue wing with

1944 embroidered grey-blue wing with a yellow circle and the letter “G” also in yellow

born April 23rd 1921 at Note Dame du Lous

Klasse mit Bandschnalle)

Botham was to serve aboard a variety of ships and at various installations throughout his career

one of which was Steward

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Auction 1944 embroidered grey-blue wing with(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. Insignia in silver gilt with blue, white, red and green enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "ALBERTI & C. Via No. Bixio 4 MILANO" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 72. 2 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm of the cross at 6 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are