San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 Hold flanked by branches of olive

flanked by branches of olive leaves at the left and oak leaves at the right

not a 'Battle' and was only referred to as such with black humour

There is a dual hook and eye closure at the collar

the scabbard with a dented ball finial and contact marks overall

Type II - In blackened iron

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 Hold flanked by branches of olive(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, portrait of San Marino surrounded by the Italian inscription "SAN MARINO PROTETTORE" (San Marino Protector) on the obverse, San Marino coat of arms surrounded by the Italian inscription "MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE" (Civil and Military Merit) on the reverse, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 89 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced