Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of the reverse with two visible

the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse rings in place

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

one die hole in each of the the three points for uniform attachment

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

retaining an original length of brown leather belt

Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 United Republic of the reverse with two visibleInstituted 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