the insignia embroidered on an blueish-green rayon backer
but traces of it remains around the lettering and in the void of the crown
An Italian Crown Order in gold
contact marks evident on nose and face of bust
overlaid by a sickle and hammer
San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Cross Set, C.1935 Province of China the insignia embroidered on an(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino ). Instituted on 13 August 1859. Sash badge of the order in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, with hand painted portrait of San Marino on the obverse, coat of arms and designated Civil and Military Merit on the reverse, castle in each quadrant, measuring 74. 75 mm (w) x 107. 26 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), with enamel wear from period use, on original sash, very fine. Accompanied by