Order of San Marino, Type I, Civil Division, Commander

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.SMR.0101.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2000+ USD

  • Order of San Marino, Type I, Civil Division, Commander
  • Order of San Marino, Type I, Civil Division, Commander
  • Order of San Marino, Type I, Civil Division, Commander Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2000+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    San Marino
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: SAN MARINO PROTETTORE Rev: MERITO CIVILE
  • Size
    53mm x 78mm

Physical Description and Item Details


(Civil and Military Equestrian Order of Saint Marinus) In 14K Gold with blue and white enamels, weighing 26 grams, marked "585" (14K) on the loop, portrait of San Marino on the obverse, coat-of arms on the reverse, 53.3 mm (w) x 78 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its original full-length neck ribbon, spotting evident on the white enamelled arms, the enamels intact throughout, extremely fine. In fine leather bound case of issue, minor side pannel seperation, otherwise very fine.

History


This Order is conferred upon civilians for outstanding service to the Republic, as well as meritorious service within scientific, political, humanitarian, and artistic endeavours. The order is presented in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.

The inscription on the reverse of Type I reads "merito militare" or "merito civile" whereas Type II inscriptions on the reverse read "merito civile e militare".

There are many variations of this Order; some feature a crown.

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