Italian Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus – Grand Cross Sash & Badge
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Italian Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus – Grand Cross Sash & Badge
An impressive ceremonial interpretation of the Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, one of the best-known historic orders associated with the House of Savoy and the Kingdom of Italy.
This collector-made set consists of a broad deep green ceremonial sash with an elaborate traditional bow and a suspended crowned Grand Cross badge.
The badge displays the order’s instantly recognizable combination of a white trefoil-ended cross over a dark green cross. Gold-tone borders and the detailed royal crown suspension give the insignia a particularly striking formal appearance.
Product Features
- Grand Cross style insignia
- Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
- Broad ceremonial shoulder sash
- Traditional deep green color
- Large folded bow construction
- White and green cross design
- Gold-tone crown suspension
- Suitable for historical collections and display
Set Includes: Ceremonial shoulder sash and Grand Cross badge.
Breast star is not included.
A Historic Italian Order
The combined Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus dates from 1572 and became closely linked with the House of Savoy. During the era of the Kingdom of Italy, its green-and-white insignia formed part of the distinctive visual tradition of Italian royal and dynastic decorations.
Grand Cross insignia represented the order’s highest ceremonial grade and was traditionally associated with a broad sash and prominent badge.
For Collectors & Display
Ideal for collectors of Italian royal orders, European chivalric insignia, historical medal displays, educational collections, reenactment, theatre, film and photography.
This is a modern collector-made reproduction for historical collecting and display. It is not an original period-issued decoration.