Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, by Cravanzola Province of China marked Gaunt

marked Gaunt

it is conferred only upon members of the Imperial Family and foreign ladies of distinction

presenting cracked blue enamels

as well as the English spelling of “MAY”

an excellent example of this very scarce SS Full Rohm Inscription dagger

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, by Cravanzola Province of China marked Gaunt(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. A Knight in 18K Gold featuring a white enamelled Shamrock cross with green enamelled Maltese arms in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 41. 9 mm (w) x 44. 0 mm (h), weighs 9. 71 grams, worn on replacement green ribbon, minor enamel chip, notable to edge of 3 9 oclock arm, remains extremely fine. Accompanied by the miniature of the order in Gold and enamels, on