Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Commander Archive bearing a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo

bearing a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “45”

marked "SLOVENSKY CERVENY KRUZ / PO PATROCNEJ VZORNEJ SLUZBE" (Slovak Red Cross / After Five Years' Exemplary Service) and numbered "4996" on the reverse

Type II with One-Sided Wreath Suspension (1914-1962)

(Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia = Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia) and the 8th Army Corps were also awarded the badge

1942 aboard the ocean liner

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Commander Archive bearing a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logoInstituted in 1572. Cross bottony in white enamel with green enamelled Maltese cross, inclusive of gilt crown 80. 9 mm (h) x 51 mm (w), evidence of scratches on obverse white cross, on original green neck ribbon, very fine condition. Housed in original green case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus was instituted on 16 September 1572. Medals are awarded by the House of Savoy. It is a combination of two orders: the