Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 Republic of 8 mm x 52 mm

8 mm x 52 mm inclusive of its fire helmet suspension)

measuring 182 mm x 131 mm

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Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 Republic of 8 mm x 52 mmInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K 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 35. 79 mm (w) x 57. 68 mm (h