International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit United Republic of including a breast star version

including a breast star version

on a shield-shaped background with ornate designs on either side framing the scene

(Feuerschutzpolizei Freiwilliger Kragenspiegel)

and possibly unique star

International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit United Republic of including a breast star version(Sovrano Militare Ordine Ospedaliero di San Giovanni di Gerusalemme, di Rodi e di Malta). Instituted in the twelfth century. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 69. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked,