ORDER OF MALTA

Knight’s Cross, 110x40 mm., with white enameled arms, flanked by Fleurs-de-Lys, large, typical, broad crown affixed to the upper arm by means of tiny rivets, rosette-shaped upper loop to which is mounted the accurately cast, embossed/chiseled trophy of the finest workmanship, one of the standards, engraved with the Order’s cross and the armour’s breast with polished details, giving a beautiful effect; its reverse, fitted with large ribbon ring; with original, black silk bow-ribbon. A rare cross of the finest, Italian manufacture from the early 19th Century, excellent condition. I R!