International. An Order of St. John of the Hospital of Jerusalem, Silver Cross Auction Global War on Terrorism Expeditonary

Global War on Terrorism Expeditonary Medal: in bronze gilt

the obverse shows the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor

circumscribed by the Latin inscription EX ORIENTE LUX (LIGHT FROM THE EAST)

rare French maker

consisting of twelve 40 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) cyphers of King Frederick I of Sweden in silver gilt and blue enamels

International. An Order of St. John of the Hospital of Jerusalem, Silver Cross Auction Global War on Terrorism ExpeditonaryIn silver gilt, a thin Maltese cross with braided border, reverse features reinforced tips and a raised cross in the center, a vertical pin, measures 42. 8 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (h), light wear, several arms slightly bent, pin functional, very fine. Contained in a unique round case, with red leatherette exterior with silvered cross on the lid, the interior features a blue velvet lid and medal bed, measures 80 mm in diameter, functional clasp, light wear