International. A Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Commander Hold 1952 to April 1967

1952 to April 1967

Order of Military Merit with Swords

39 mm x 62 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

and fully functional

International. A Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Commander Hold 1952 to April 1967Instituted in 1099. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, a Maltese cross in white enamel, double headed eagles with Savoy coat of arms in each quadrant, unmarked, inclusive of its crown and trophy of arms suspension measuring 130 mm (h) x 46. 4 mm (w), extensive chipping evident in the white enamels, neck ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, commonly known as Knights Hospitaller, was founded in