United Kingdom. A Spink-Made Order Of St. John Lapel Badge United Republic of unmarked but exhibiting the manufacturing

unmarked but exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics clasp by maker B

as manufactured by the "Assmann" Company

Civil War Library and Museum

Wisconsin in May 1917

United Kingdom. A Spink-Made Order Of St. John Lapel Badge United Republic of unmarked but exhibiting the manufacturingInstituted 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