International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse double-marked for F

the reverse double-marked for F

authors Alfred Zealley and J

34 mm (w) 48

in and out of uniform

CSE (Commander) and KSE (Knight)

International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse double-marked for F(Ordo Militaris et Hospitalis Sancti Lazari Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1434. In bronze gilt with green and white enamels, featuring a Maltese cross with ball finials, the obverse medallion with inscription ATAVIS ET ARMIS, suspended from a trophy of arm suspension with green enamels reverse bearing a loop and suspension ring , measures 57. 4 mm (w) x 117 mm (h), weighs 43. 7 grams, enamels intact, areas of gilt wear and oxidation, extremely fine.