San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Mario, Commander, C.1925 Auction A piece such as this

A piece such as this is almost certainly unique

fed through a sixth hole at the end of each panel and tied in a knot at the rear

accompanied by its original leather belt tab

the document showing no signs of tearing

the lid bearing a silver embossed Cross Pattée

San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Mario, Commander, C.1925 Auction A piece such as this(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with ball finals in each knee, a turret in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a handpainted center with a blue ring inscribed SAN MARINO PROTETTORE, the reverse medallion features a superimposed coat of arms of San Marino on a white enamel field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE, the cross is