International. A Rare Order of Merit of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Miniature in Gold, c. 1805 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac embossed inscription on reverse slightly

embossed inscription on reverse slightly worn

greening present on the DM and CFD

The first half is made up of family photos from the early 20th century up to the 1940s

Betrayal on the "Columbus" by Anselm Schmitt

marked "STERLING" and maker marked "N" on the reverse

International. A Rare Order of Merit of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Miniature in Gold, c. 1805 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac embossed inscription on reverse slightlyConstructed of Gold with with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by fleurs de lis, the twelve oclock arm topped by an elaborate crown suspension culminating in an integral loop and suspension ring adorned with floral imagery, unmarked, measuring 16. 92 mm (w) x 29. 80 mm (h) (exclusive of suspension ring), weighing 6. 3 grams overall, demonstrating chipping throughout the enamels, a rare and