International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit certificate_of_authenticity by this time a civilian

by this time a civilian

An Officer’s breast cross

Bronze gilt on zinc

Even when they were in line

type II with the lion on top of the crown

International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit certificate_of_authenticity by this time a civilian(Sovrano Militare Ordine Ospedaliero di San Giovanni di Gerusalemme, di Rodi e di Malta). Instituted in the twelfth century. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 69. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked,