Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 Auction 2nd Period with Large Crown

2nd Period with Large Crown (1875-1914)

A grouping of Stahlhelm Bund der Frontsoldaten (League of Front Soldiers) items

the ceremony that evening seemed all the more extraordinary

The engine plowed through the hull-plating into a 'tween decks crowded with troops and thence into the lower hold

Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 Auction 2nd Period with Large CrownInstituted 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