Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity prior to 1657

prior to 1657

this award was field-modified with a Turkish Legion star and crescent

was with 1 Canadian Railway Line Maintenance Section

in die-stamped silvered bronze

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity prior to 1657Instituted 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