Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity bruising on the CM

bruising on the CM

measuring 175x235mm

The interior is fully encompassed by a grey herringbone rayon twill liner

unmarked but textbook “C

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity bruising on the CMInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, the reverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 36. 25 mm (w) x 58. 1 mm (h inclusive