Vatican, International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Mary of Bethlehem, Commander, to Commander Pietro Scussel, c.1975 Auction the centrepiece with a copper

the centrepiece with a copper support plate soldered in place and framed by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves

Struck in soild gold - obverse Britannia seated on a lion

suspended from a green rayon strap interspersed with silver aluminum wire highlights

comprising: Star in silver

Vatican, International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Mary of Bethlehem, Commander, to Commander Pietro Scussel, c.1975 Auction the centrepiece with a copper(Ordine Militare ed Ospedaliero di Santa Maria di Betlemme). Instituted in 1459. Badge with a three piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue enamels, the reverse medallion bears the inscription of MONS. REC. STRA. VIAN., the badge suspended from trophy of arms with a two piece construction in fire gilt bronze with blue and white enamels, measuring 58. 7 mm (w) x 106. 6 mm (h inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension), worn on a segment of neck