Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of signed by Winston Churchill in

signed by Winston Churchill in black ink

in silver gilt and enamels (Fourth Class)

obverse illustrating the bust of Captain Karl Spindler

Wattie Elgin" on the reverse

Mittweida” on the interior of the lid

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of signed by Winston Churchill in(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)