Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of and pinned with gilded bronze

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

46 mm (w) x 18

Alexander with Swords

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

Franco Era (1938-1975) (multi-piece construction

Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of and pinned with gilded bronzeInstituted 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