Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of 46 mm (w) x 18

46 mm (w) x 18

the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse rings in place

and pinned with gilded bronze rank pips and numerals “38”

It closes with five pebbled zink buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left

Alexander with Swords

Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of 46 mm (w) x 18Instituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 10 K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 42. 4 mm (w) x 76. 1 mm (h inclusive