Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive inscribed "Rauchen verboten" (No Smoking)

inscribed "Rauchen verboten" (No Smoking) on the walls on either side of the doors

mint and unissued condition with a single moth hole in one of the reverse flaps and the red wool backing

Imperial German

Radiation and Power Department

dark patinas on the BWM and the MC

Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive inscribed "Rauchen verboten" (No Smoking)Cross of Merit. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order, often popularly referred to as the "Knights of Malta", was in existence certainly as long ago as the early years of the 12th Century and is still extant today. Originally based in Jerusalem, the Order