Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, V Class Cavalier, c.1917 United Republic of both unmarked and measuring 22

both unmarked and measuring 22 mm (w) x 112 mm (l)

giving it a soiled-look in scattered locations on the badge

2mm (w) x 23

the Gallantry Cross

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, V Class Cavalier, c.1917 United Republic of both unmarked and measuring 22(Ordine Militare di Savoia). Instituted August 14, 1815. Type II. (c. 1900 issue). A fine first war period award, constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Savoy Cross with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a white enameled Greek Cross, surrounded by a broad red enameled ring inscribed with Al Merito Militari in gilt