Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Province of China bronze cross and label engraved

bronze cross and label engraved  DIED ON SERVICE - WORLD WAR / M20220 PTE

demonstrating minor loss of finish and some gouging to the swastika consistent with a possible attempt to obscure

7 kilometers of railway lines

Fasces within a Wreath and surmounted by a Star: in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

he encircled the heights

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Province of China bronze cross and label engraved(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. In 18K Gold, a Knight without crown, featuring a white enamelled shamrock cross with green enamelled Maletese cross segments in each quadrant, measures 37. 2 mm (w) x 39. 9 mm (h), weighs 9. 42 grams, worn on original ribbon (sewn closed), small enamel cracks, in extremely fine condition.