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

stationed in Düsseldorf

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

retaining an original length of brown leather belt

CMG was killed by an enemy shell while reconnoitring on Hill 70

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