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TMEDALS • HISTORIC MEDALS & ORDERS • SINCE 2002Order of Saints Maurice & LazarusGrand CrossSASH · BADGE · BREAST STAR
A museum-style reproduction of theGrand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus,presented as an impressive ceremonial set withgreen shoulder sash, crowned badge and breast star.
The rich green ceremonial sash is finished with a large traditionalfolded bow arrangement and carries the suspended Grand Cross badge.The insignia combines the distinctivewhite trefoil-ended cross with a contrastingdark green Maltese-style cross, surmounted by anelaborately detailed royal crown.
The accompanying breast star features the same characteristicwhite-and-green cross design mounted over a largesilver-tone multi-rayed star.The reverse is fitted with a traditional long pin-style fastening,closely following the ceremonial appearance of historic European order insignia.
SpecificationsOrderOrder of Saints Maurice and LazarusGradeGrand Cross / 1st Class StyleIncludedCeremonial Sash, Grand Cross Badge & Breast StarSash ColorTraditional rich greenSash StyleFull ceremonial shoulder sash with large folded bowBadge DesignWhite trefoil-ended cross over dark green crossBadge SuspensionDetailed royal crownBreast StarSilver-tone multi-rayed star with central order insigniaStar ReverseTraditional long pin-style fasteningA Complete Grand Cross PresentationThe combination of the deep green ceremonial sash,large crowned badge and silver-tone breast star gives this seta particularly impressive formal appearance.The contrasting white, green, gold and silver details make itan outstanding display piece for collectors of Italian and European orders.Historical NoteThe Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus traces itscombined form to 1572, when the traditions of theOrder of Saint Maurice and the Order of Saint Lazarus were unitedunder the House of Savoy.It subsequently became closely associated with theHouse of Savoy and the Kingdom of Italy,and its distinctive green-and-white insignia became one of the mostrecognizable designs among Italian dynastic and chivalric orders.The Grand Cross represented the highest grade and wastraditionally associated with an elaborate ceremonial sash,suspended badge and breast star.For Collectors & Historical DisplaySuitable for collections of Italian royal and dynastic orders,European chivalric decorations, historical insignia,museum-style presentations, educational displays,reenactment, theatre, film and photography.Modern Collector-Made ReproductionThis set is amodern collector-made historical reproductionintended for collecting, historical display, educational purposes,reenactment, theatre and photography.It is not an original period-issued decoration.TmedalsHISTORIC MEDALS & ORDERS · SINCE 2002We sell it, you love it.⚠ IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICEUnauthorized use or reproduction of any photographs,listing title, written description or original content from thislisting is prohibited.Any infringement discovered will be documented and reported to and other relevant platforms and may result in account restriction,suspension or permanent removal.⚠
