San Marino Order of Saint Agatha Knight's Cross

San Marino: Equestrian Order of Saint Agatha, 
Knight's Cross.
In silver, hallmarked "800".
Obverse: The portrait of Saint Agatha with the 
inscription "Sant'Agata Prottetrice" (Saint 
Agatha Protector). 
Reverse: The San Marino Coat of Arms with 
the inscription "Bene Merenti" (Well Deserved).
The Order of Saint Agatha was established in
5 classes, in 1923 by the Grand and General 
Council of the Republic of San Marino. It is 
named after Saint Agatha, on whose feast 
day 5 Feb., Pope Clement XII reestablished the 
sovereignty of the Republic in 1740.
It is awarded to foreign nationals who have 
positively contributed charitable and other 
services for the benefit of the Republic.
This example is of the WW2 period.
Given the small population on San Marino 
(aprox. 30.000 inhabitants) the Order is scarce 
in all classes.

FULL SIZE

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - original ribbon

Condition as on the photos

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