Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of in silver gilt and enamels

in silver gilt and enamels (Fourth Class)

Wattie Elgin" on the reverse

signed by Winston Churchill in black ink

obverse illustrating the bust of Captain Karl Spindler

while the lower right features the Hungarian Army Institute insignia along with the code "M

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of in silver gilt and enamels(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. A Knight in 18K Gold featuring a white enamelled Shamrock cross with green enamelled Maltese arms in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 39. 1 mm (w) x 41. 0 mm (h), weighs 6. 83 grams, worn on original green ribbon, residue to reverse arms, remains in extremely fine condition. A miniature of the order, in Gold, presents matching symbolism, measures 15. 7 mm (w)