Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight Archive A third reich German Wehrmacht

A third reich German Wehrmacht Heer (Army) 18-Year long service cross

with minor wear of finish evident in addition to catch repair

Between 1885 and 1902

the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914” (“TO MERIT 1914”)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight Archive A third reich German Wehrmacht(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver gilt, a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, worn on a rich green ribbon sewn closed at the top, measures 40. 6 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), weighs 13. 6 grams, minor enamel wear and areas of discolouration around the tips of the Shamrock cross, gilt wear, very fine.