International. A Rare Order of Merit of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Miniature in Gold, c. 1805 Newly Listed In the War Service Gratuity

In the War Service Gratuity Form

in turn connecting to a suspension ring with a period original shortened length of neck ribbon

51 mm x 55

consisting of a late hollow ball-tipped four armed Cross with red enamels in silver gilt (presumably from Franco’s period)

International. A Rare Order of Merit of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Miniature in Gold, c. 1805 Newly Listed In the War Service GratuityConstructed of Gold with with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by fleurs de lis, the twelve oclock arm topped by an elaborate crown suspension culminating in an integral loop and suspension ring adorned with floral imagery, unmarked, measuring 16. 92 mm (w) x 29. 80 mm (h) (exclusive of suspension ring), weighing 6. 3 grams overall, demonstrating chipping throughout the enamels, a rare and