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Italy, Two Sicilies Kingdom. An Order of Constantine of St.George, Grand Cross Star

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Italy, Two Sicilies Kingdom. An Order of Constantine of St.George, Grand Cross Star

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Italy, Two Sicilies Kingdom. An Order of Constantine of St.George, Grand Cross Star

(Sacro militare ordine costantiniano di San Giorgio). Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946). A smooth multirayed eight pointed star in silver, the obverse featuring a stylized enameled red golden-framed Latin Cross with fleur-de-lys in silver gilt, depicting the Two Sicilies branch inscription “V A I P S Ω H” (In this sign you will conquer), superposing by a Saltire Cross also in silver gilt, reverse with central pin assembly, measuring 85.50 mm (w) x 86.80 mm (h), presenting tarnish silver, better than very fine.

Footnote: The origins of the Order are unclear. Some believe the beginning of this Order can be linked to Emperor Constantine I and the Battle of the Milvan Bridge in 312. It became a dynastic Order of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1737. Consequently, the Order passed to the King of the Two Sicilies, Charles III, resulting in the move of the Order out of Parma and into Naples.