Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of St. Savior and St. Bridget Cross, Knight Grand Cross Set Archive Whorton died on October 22

Whorton died on October 22

(two-piece construction

The peak insignia measures 60 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

the other version with a closed gate on the obverse and inscribed "Presented to / ----- / Yangtze Patrol / for Endurance / during Yangtze / Blockade / 1937-38" on the reverse

Fourteen are French: one is maker marked "Drago"

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of St. Savior and St. Bridget Cross, Knight Grand Cross Set Archive Whorton died on October 22Instituted in 1366. Breast Star: In silver, an eight pointed star superimposed on a Maltese cross in blue enamel with red enameled flame, reverse vertical pinback, 87 mm, in very fine condition. Badge: Maltese cross in blue enamel with red enameled flame, inclusive of crown suspension 93. 5 mm (h) x 56. 1 mm (w), enamels intact, evidence of some gilt wear on crown suspension, very fine condition. Footnote: The Military Order of the Most Holy Savior of