Order of Saints Maurice & Lazarus Grand Cross Sash, Badge & Breast Star

Order of Saints Maurice & Lazarus – Grand Cross Sash & Badge A museum-style collector-made reproduction of the Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, presented with its distinctive rich green ceremonial shoulder sash and crowned Grand Cross badge. The full shoulder sash is finished with a large traditional folded bow, creating the impressive formal presentation associated with the highest grade of this historic Italian chivalric order. The suspended badge combines the order’s distinctive white trefoil-ended cross with a contrasting dark green cross, finished with gold-tone edging and surmounted by an ornate royal crown. Details Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Grand Cross / 1st Class style Full ceremonial shoulder sash Rich green sash Traditional large folded bow White and dark green cross badge Gold-tone edging and crown Italian / House of Savoy historical style Included: Grand Cross ceremonial sash and badge. Please note: Breast star is not included with this listing. Historical Background The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus traces its combined history to 1572, when the traditions of the Order of Saint Maurice and the Order of Saint Lazarus were united under the House of Savoy. The order later became closely associated with the House of Savoy and the Kingdom of Italy. Its distinctive green-and-white insignia remains one of the most recognizable designs among historic Italian chivalric orders. The Grand Cross represented the highest grade and was traditionally associated with elaborate ceremonial insignia worn from a broad shoulder sash. Collector Notice This item is a modern collector-made historical reproduction intended for collecting, historical display, educational purposes, reenactment, theatre and photography. It is not an original period-issued decoration.