A Maltese cross in silvered feinzink
it is best known for its role during the French Revolutionary Wars (in which it was one of the early commands of Napoleon Bonaparte
LORIOLI FRATELLI MILANO" on the reverse of the badge and on the buttonhole attachment
maker marked "W" in a circle on the reverse
chipping evident in the red enamels on the bottom tip of the crescent moon
Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Medals Auction Archive A Maltese cross in silvered(Medaillen). A mixed lot of fives medals, including a War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with a central wreathed swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR KRIEGS VERDIENST 1939, unmarked, measuring 32. 11 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition; a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop