Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 Newly Listed Document is contained within original

Document is contained within original mailing envelope

In early 1939

indicating manufacture by the firm of Hermann Potthoff

chipping and loss evident in the green enamels on the wreath

Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 Newly Listed Document is contained within originalInstituted November 8 1900, by Victor Emmanuel III. In 18K Gold, a scarce long service cross, the obverse presenting the cypher of Victor Emmanuel, the reverse presents XXV denoting 25 years of service, the cross measures 35. 9mm (w) x 38. 7mm (h), weighs 7. 7 grams (including ribbon), worn on original green and white ribbon, minor wear, bright, in extremely fine condition and rare in Gold !