Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Auction with a hollow crown soldered

with a hollow crown soldered atop the upper arm of the cross and with crossed swords affixed between the cross and the crown

the front centre of the cap presents a machine-woven second pattern wreathed Polizei-style national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the dates 1914-1916 at the top

in unissued and overall better than very fine condition

medallions have been reaffixed and are off center

Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Auction with a hollow crown solderedInstituted in 1816. Star, embroidered in gold thread, silver and gold sequins, and red velvet, obverse shows red velvet cross, 82. 6 mm (h) x 86. 7 mm (w), near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The origins of the Order are unclear. Some authorities believe the beginning of this Order can be linked to Emperor Constantine I and the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312. Others believe the founder was Byzantine Emperor Isaac II in 1190. The best