San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 Hold the scabbard with a dented

the scabbard with a dented ball finial and contact marks overall

not a 'Battle' and was only referred to as such with black humour

but otherwise in unissued condition

dark patina on the obverse and sides

Type II - In blackened iron

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 Hold the scabbard with a dented(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, portrait of San Marino surrounded by the Italian inscription "SAN MARINO PROTETTORE" (San Marino Protector) on the obverse, San Marino coat of arms surrounded by the Italian inscription "MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE" (Civil and Military Merit) on the reverse, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 89 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced