Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Archive dated 15 September 2000

dated 15 September 2000

with two panels stitched together

each featuring humorous colour illustrations of Luftwaffe personnel in a POW camp

The medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross

Rall died at his home in Germany on October 4

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Archive dated 15 September 2000(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver, an eight point star of faceted rays, with central insignia of a Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants superimposed in silver gilt, the reverse with a vertical pin, measures 87. 0 mm (w) x 87. 4 mm (h), weighs 73. 96 grams, central insignia has been re enamelled and bears areas of yellowing and cracking, in near very fine condition.