MALTA Order pro Merito Melitensi Rare Grand Officer’s set with Box S. M. O. M
Order pro Merito Melitensi. Rare Grand Officer’s set in original Box. Of the Order with original ribbon and ties, large crown with elaborate suspension and ribbon retainer. Badge measures 53 mm in width and 90 mm from the bottom of the cross. To the top of the circle. Crown measures 36 mm in width. Neck ribbon measures 50 mm in width. Centre medallions of the cross are near 22 mm in diameter. Badge is well made, hand etched borders (same as on the badge on the breast star), centre disc not rotates. Features badge of the order (cross) and separately applied crown a top. Breast star is lightly vaulted. 86 mm in width, cross is 45.5 mm wide, crown is 11 mm wide, weight 63,6 grams. Centre medallions are near 20 mm in diameter. Excellent quality,’diamond-cut’ body of the star. Vertical pin for fastening, original catch/hinge/pin in top condition. Crown attached to the star via 2 folded prongs. Plaque on the reverse: E. Cravanzola, Roma via del Corso 341. No damage to enamels, shows age and spotty tarnish. Original box: 238 mm x 120 mm x 42 mm. Excellent set, hard to find. Period is difficult to determine, probably 1940 or close. The item “MALTA Order pro Merito Melitensi Rare Grand Officer’s set with Box S. M. O. M” is in sale since Saturday, November 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “goldnumisco” and is located in Sinaia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy