Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight Archive the insignia bearing the cypher

the insignia bearing the cypher "AM" surrounded by the inscription "PADROEIRA DO REINO" (Patroness of the Kingdom)

Footnote: The immediate award recommendation states “During the operations of 161 Indian Infantry Brigade Group in the Arakan and the Naga Hills

Order of Civil and Military Merit of St

Hans Elleneck

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight Archive the insignia bearing the cypher(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver gilt, a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, worn on a rich green ribbon sewn closed at the top, measures 40. 6 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), weighs 13. 6 grams, minor enamel wear and areas of discolouration around the tips of the Shamrock cross, gilt wear, very fine.