The crown has a padded tan-coloured leather cushion
It continued to be awarded during and after the First World War
the reverse of each bearing a central date of “1
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Italy, Kingdom. A Lot Of Four Miniature Italian Orders Newly Listed The crown has a paddedItaly, Republic. An Order of Merit, in silver gilt and enamels, measures 16. 9mm (w) x 27. 2mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), worn on replacement ribbon which bears some staining, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, miniature officer, in Gold and enamels, measures 17. 0mm (w) x 27. 1mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), worn on replacement ribbon, enamels intact, in extremely fine