San Marino, Republic. An Order of Saint Agatha, Grand Cross

Badge: in bronze gilt with red, white, green and light blue enamels, handpainted centrepiece on the obverse, measuring 66.3 mm (w) x 73.3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock on the reverse, centrepiece with glue residue on the side and reverse noting previous repair, on its original full-length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, handpainted centrepiece on the obverse, mounted to a silvered and gilt bronze eight-pointed star base, the silvering and gilt alternating on the arms of the star, each of the arms with five faceted rays, measuring 82.5 mm (w) x 84.5 mm (h), vertical pinback, the insignia slightly loose versus the star base, crazing evident in the centrepiece, contact marks on the reverse cartouche. Very fine.