Beschrijving
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Knight Grand Cross
Sash and cross (breast star sold seperately)
The combined Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus was founded 1572 by the Duke of Savoy, Emanuele Filiberto. With the Italian unification (1860-1871), the order became a de facto Italian state award for civilian and military merit, consisting of five classes: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Grand Officer, Knight Commander, Knight Officer and Knight.