Italy, Republic. A Brothers Of The Christian Schools Grand Cross Auction Archive on a 44 mm pin

on a 44 mm pin

(1921-1934 issue)

A similar belt with buckle is illustrated on page 282 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

tearing and discoloration

Italy, Republic. A Brothers Of The Christian Schools Grand Cross Auction Archive on a 44 mm pinTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with black and green enamels, inscribed in Latin "SIGNUM FIDEI" (Sign of Faith) on the centrepiece, measuring 52. 7 mm (w) x 85 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern, extremely fine. Footnote: The Brothers of the Christian Schools (also known as the Christian Brothers, the Lasallian Brothers, the French Christian