Italy, Kingdom. A Lot of Four Order Cases Archive 1892 in Pforzheim (southwest Germany)

1892 in Pforzheim (southwest Germany)

surrounded by the inscription in French "ETAT FRANCAIS MINES DE LA SARRE" (French State Saar Mines)

1a" in white ink on the overlaying flap

One thing that becomes clear is the variation in length and details of actions that were rewarded with awards: some descriptions are sparse with little detail

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Italy, Kingdom. A Lot of Four Order Cases Archive 1892 in Pforzheim (southwest Germany)Includes: 1. Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Grand Cross Case: hardshelled, wooden framed, red pebbled exterior on five sides, thatched look bottom, lid bearing the Order's insignia, inside lid lined in white satin, padded, exhibiting the impression of the award and maker marked "A. G. MERLI ROMA", base lined in maroon felt and incorporating a raised platform with a recessed medal bed in maroon