Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold 1909 in Bochum (western Germany)

1909 in Bochum (western Germany)

in virtually mint condition in all respects (ribbon is correct but modern made)

along with Amblyopia (lazy eye) in the right eye

4 Stationary Hospital at Arques on April 10th

Approximately one-third of all who died have no known grave

Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold 1909 in Bochum (western Germany)A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, bronze gilt and enamelled shield affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in bronze gilt with red and white