San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Auction L” insignia at the bottom

L” insignia at the bottom right corner

Botham was to serve aboard a variety of ships and at various installations throughout his career

Klasse mit Bandschnalle)

1944 embroidered grey-blue wing with a yellow circle and the letter “G” also in yellow

(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung für 12 Jahre)

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Auction L” insignia at the bottom(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. Insignia in silver gilt with blue, white, red and green enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "ALBERTI & C. Via No. Bixio 4 MILANO" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 72. 2 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm of the cross at 6 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are