Order of San Marino, Type I, Civil Division, Grand Officer
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SKU: 01.SMR.0101.103.01.000
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(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.
This Order is conferred upon civilians for outstanding service to the Republic, as well as meritorious service within scientific, political, humanitarian, and artistic endeavors. 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".
The Grand Officer is the same as the Commander, but is worn with a Grand Officer Breast Star.
There are many variations of this Order; some feature a crown.
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