Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice and Lazarus Grand Officer Set in Gold, c. 1900 Republic of A breast patch constructed of

A breast patch constructed of blue and white cotton

with several minor hairline cracks evident to the enamel

obverse illustrating Private Palmer in his Eaton Machine Gun Battery uniform with artillery insignia

17 shillings and 5 pence paid to him on December 6

1938 and was awarded for personal bravery in a theater of operations

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice and Lazarus Grand Officer Set in Gold, c. 1900 Republic of A breast patch constructed of(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1572. A Grand Officer Badge consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in each quadrant, Royal crown suspension in 18 karat Gold, inclusive of suspension 85. 6 mm (h) x 53. 3 mm (w), modern green ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the Star of the order, constructed of a silver faceted star with four points, superimposed on a white enameled Shamrock