San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Officer's Badge, C.1900 Auction Archive cypher of Franz Joseph I

cypher of Franz Joseph I

some fraying and scuffing of the edges

from 1914 to 1916

Badge in gilt and enamels

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Officer's Badge, C.1900 Auction Archive cypher of Franz Joseph I(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In silver 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 43. 2 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced