Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse bearing two machine-embroidered

the obverse bearing two machine-embroidered gold bullion wire oak leaves interspersed with three acorns

and white enamels - in the traditional shape of a HJ diamond

Footnote: The Battle of Santander was fought over the summer of 1937 in the North campaign of the Spanish Civil War

Cecil Alfred Arney and three sisters

A fine example of a third reich period civilian air armband

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse bearing two machine-embroideredInstitution date 1572. Second Class Breast Star, in silver with centrepiece in gold and enamels, maker marked E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA, horizontal pinback, fine quality manufacture, excellent intact enamels, slight chip to the 9 o'clock arm, measuring at 77 mm (w) x 75. 8 mm (h) and weighing at 55. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.