San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, V Class Knight Auction WWI 3rd "Little Black Devils"

WWI 3rd "Little Black Devils" Sweetheart Pin - Sterling silver

overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS”)

The Battalion sailed August 24

As a Lieutenant-Colonel

with award document (dated 7 July 1897)

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, V Class Knight Auction WWI 3rd "Little Black Devils"Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In silver 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" (Civil Merit) on the reverse, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 70. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and repair