San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Marino, Commander, c.1900 Auction 70 mm (w) x 12

70 mm (w) x 12

2 Clasps - 1866

measuring 120 mm (w) x 74 mm (h))

or for special merits to the Crown

In bronze or silver

San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Marino, Commander, c.1900 Auction 70 mm (w) x 12(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with ball finals in each knee, a turret in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a handpainted center with a blue ring inscribed SAN MARINO PROTETTORE, the reverse medallion features a superimposed coat of arms of San Marino on a white enamel field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE, the cross is