International. A Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac ((旭日章 / Kyokujitsu_sho)

((旭日章 / Kyokujitsu_sho)

met at the top by two unmarked

in gilded bronze with black and pebbled red enamels

overlying a four-armed cross

the cord sealed in place with red wax where it exits the seal in both locations

International. A Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac ((旭日章 / Kyokujitsu_sho)Instituted in 1099. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, a Maltese cross in white enamel, double headed eagles with Savoy coat of arms in each quadrant, unmarked, inclusive of its crown and trophy of arms suspension measuring 130 mm (h) x 46. 4 mm (w), extensive chipping evident in the white enamels, neck ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, commonly known as Knights Hospitaller, was founded in