Italy. A Military And Hospitaller Order Of Saint Lazarus Of Jerusalem, Dame's Breast Badge Archive black fabric backing glued to

black fabric backing glued to the reverse of the embroidery for protection

A WWII American Army Distinguished Service Cross

polished to a bright shine

measuring 67 mm x 83 mm

Italy. A Military And Hospitaller Order Of Saint Lazarus Of Jerusalem, Dame's Breast Badge Archive black fabric backing glued toIn silver gilt with green and white enamels, measuring 28. 8 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping in the green enamels along with frame wear evident on the left side of the reverse centrepiece, on its original bow tied ribbon with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem was a Catholic military order founded by crusaders around 1119 at a leper hospital in Jerusalem, Kingdom of