International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Of Rhodes And Of Malta, Breast Badge Auction Japan: Silver with a gilt

Japan: Silver with a gilt Imperial chrysanthemum emblem on the obverse

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Cheltenham

x 4 cm (w)

each illustrating the General's wreathed crossed sword and baton insignia

International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Of Rhodes And Of Malta, Breast Badge Auction Japan: Silver with a giltIn silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 44. 7 mm (w) x 105 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and bow tied ribbon with shield suspension, crazing and pitting evident on the white enamelled arms on the reverse, pinned in place to its original red bow tied ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, often popularly referred to as the "Knights of Malta", was