San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Auction From 1757 to 1931

From 1757 to 1931

An India General Service 1854 to the 19th Native Infantry - (SHEIKH ALLEE 19TH REGT NATIVE INFY) Naming is impressed in large block capitals

Botham was to serve aboard a variety of ships and at various installations throughout his career

L” insignia at the bottom right corner

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Auction From 1757 to 1931(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. Insignia in silver gilt with blue, white, red and green enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "ALBERTI & C. Via No. Bixio 4 MILANO" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 72. 2 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm of the cross at 6 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are