Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, with Miniature, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity Medal show age patina

Medal show age patina

All were subsequently rescued from their dinghy

set within a Gold frame with a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”) and laurel and oak leaf branches

surface wear evident on both sides

and then painted blue

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, with Miniature, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity Medal show age patinaInstituted August 14, 1815. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled cross with green wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse with superimposed swords bearing the inscription 1855 VE, measures 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 7 mm (h), worn on replacement ribbon, minor enamel damage to reverse 3 oclock arm, medallions slightly loose, remains in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature in the same