Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of the reverse with two visible

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

the obverse consisting of three overlaid oak leaves

retaining an original length of brown leather belt

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

Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of the reverse with two visibleInstituted 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