Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Commander in Gold Auction Archive The Order was later modified

The Order was later modified and expanded into 4 Classes by King Muhammad Zahir Shah

he also held the "Golden Wound" award

These breeches are in worn condition

A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage Issues consistent with age and wear are evident

Scarce Gold Grade Badge

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Commander in Gold Auction Archive The Order was later modified(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1434. A Commander neck badge, consisting of 18K Gold, in the form of a white enamelled shamrock cross with the green rays of a Maltese cross in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large hollow Gold crown, worn on a full length green neck ribbon with two buttons for closure at the end, measures 55. 1 mm (w) x 86. 5 mm (h), weighs 37. 7 grams (including ribbon), worn on