An Order Of The Knights Of Malta; Magistral Commander Cross Neck Badge GTRexclude inside liner fabricated from black

inside liner fabricated from black cotton

maker marked "WS" (Walter Schott

he was taken prisoner by US forces and was released two years later

surmounted by the crown in off-white and red embroidery

An Order Of The Knights Of Malta; Magistral Commander Cross Neck Badge GTRexclude inside liner fabricated from blackIn sterling silver gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "D&C STER" (Dieges & Clust, Sterling) on the reverse of the arms and bow suspension, 47. 8 mm x 112 m inclusive of its crown & arms and bow suspension, on a full length neck ribbon with elastic ties, intact enamels, chipping evident in the white enamels on the left arm on the obverse, near extremely fine.