Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 Auction II Class for 21 Years

II Class for 21 Years

the lid bearing the Imperial crowned cypher of Tsar Boris III (reign: 1918-1943) above the inscription "ОРДЕНЪ ЗА ВОЕННА ЗАСЛУГА IV

measures 24 mm

the "friction" was gone and he was transferred to Hastings Convalescent Hospital on November 8th

all are marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) and maker marked "A

Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 Auction II Class for 21 YearsInstituted August 14, 1815. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring the initials RI, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse medallion features crossed swords with the dates 1855 1947 surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 53 mm (w) x 85 mm (h inclusive of wreath suspension), weighs 36. 0 grams, marked 925 on the loop and the reverse of the wreath