Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Grand Cross, By E.gardino certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm x 26

5 mm x 26

After fitting out as an auxiliary cruiser

A Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau Commander's Cross

It was destroyed in Stalingrad

takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) John Preston Terrell

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Grand Cross, By E.gardino certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm x 26Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro. Instituted in 1434. Sash Badge: in Gold with white and green enamels, weighing 31. 5 grams, measuring 64. 2 mm (w) x 99. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern, crazing evident in the white enamels at the junction of the cross, along with chipping and repair evident in the green enamels on both sides; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with