Vatican, International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Mary of Bethlehem, Commander, c.1940 Hold deterioration of the rim reinforcement

deterioration of the rim reinforcement (partially exposing the wire core)

this re-issued helmet is in better than fine condition

featuring sets of multiple rays in each quadrant

reverse features the embossed inscription CAMPAGNE D’AFRICA in a laurel wreath surround

marked 9 carat

Vatican, International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Mary of Bethlehem, Commander, c.1940 Hold deterioration of the rim reinforcement(Ordine Militare ed Ospedaliero di Santa Maria di Betlemme). Instituted in 1459. Badge with a three piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue enamels, the obverse centrepiece with a lighter shade of blue enamels, the badge suspended from trophy of arms with a two piece construction in fire gilt bronze with blue and white enamels, measuring 58 mm (w) x 112 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: