San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Marino, Grand Cross, By Raviolo & Gardino, C. 1920 GTRexclude in turn set above Franco’s

in turn set above Franco’s elaborate handwritten signature in a graphite pencil

Each order measures 29

65mm(w) x 33mm (h)

tiny chips in the green enamels of the wreath on the reverse centrepiece ring

FEB) consisted of about 25

San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Marino, Grand Cross, By Raviolo & Gardino, C. 1920 GTRexclude in turn set above Franco’s(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. Type II. A Grand Cross in silver gilt, presenting an anchor cross with ball finials in the knees and a castle in each quadrant, the obverse presents a handpainted portrait of San Marino surrounded by a blue enamel ring with the inscription SAN MARINO PROTETTORE, the reverse medallion features the San Marino coat of arms in gilt on a white enamelled field, surrounded by a blue