dating: About 1940 provenance: Malta, Grand Magistral Cross of the Sovereign Mil. Order of Malta. Made of gilt (marks) and enameled silver, complete with neck ribbon. Together with the original document with seal and translation. Remains of the envelope. This lot belonged to Francesco (1891 - 1980), an Italian aviator. He was appointed General of the Royal Air Force. During his career, he held several important posts, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Chief of Staff of the Blue Army. dimensions 4.7 x 10.5 cm.