United Kingdom. A Spink-Made Order Of St. John Lapel Badge United Republic of semi-dark patina on the four

semi-dark patina on the four silver medals

as manufactured by the "Assmann" Company

He was a married Catholic man and father of eleven

unmarked but exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics clasp by maker B

United Kingdom. A Spink-Made Order Of St. John Lapel Badge United Republic of semi-dark patina on the fourInstituted in 1888. In silver gilt with white enamels, measuring 18. 5 mm (w) x 18. 5 mm (h), with a push pin attachment, finely crafted, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, simulated reddish brown leather exterior, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "SPINK LONDON", cherry red felt medal bed slotted to house the badge, case also extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. John was instituted on May 14, 1888, by Royal