Italy. A Military Order of St. Savior and St. Bridget Cross, Knight Grand Cross. Newly Listed reverse illustrating the Royal coat-of-arms

reverse illustrating the Royal coat-of-arms

1917 and returned to the United Kingdom with a view to a commission

for 16 years of service

consisting of a flat base with four rivet holes

Italy. A Military Order of St. Savior and St. Bridget Cross, Knight Grand Cross. Newly Listed reverse illustrating the Royal coat-of-armsInstituted in 1366. In silver, eight pointed star superimposed on Maltese cross in blue enamel with flame, 84. 4 mm, very fine condition. Footnote: The Military Order of the Most Holy Savior of Saint Bridget of Sweden was a religious order of chivalry established in Sweden by Saint Bridget in 1366. The Order was approved by Pope Urban V and the main obligation of the knights of this order was to bury the dead, and to protect widows and orphans. The