Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Republic of An American Woman's Relief Corps

An American Woman's Relief Corps Membership Medal - Red bronze

on loop for suspension from its period original faded ribbon

British War Medal 1914-18

the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 30344 of Friday

Etched onto the side near the throat is a presumed owner’s name of “PINDER”

Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 Republic of An American Woman's Relief CorpsInstituted in 1816. Star, embroidered in gold thread, silver and gold sequins, and red velvet, obverse shows red velvet cross, 82. 6 mm (h) x 86. 7 mm (w), near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The origins of the Order are unclear. Some authorities believe the beginning of this Order can be linked to Emperor Constantine I and the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312. Others believe the founder was Byzantine Emperor Isaac II in 1190. The best