The Military Order of Savoy
Knight's Cross, instituted in 1815. Breast Badge, 39x36 mm., GOLD, white enameled pointed cross, flanked by green enameled laurel and oak branches resp., red enameled obverse centre medallion with separately- made, crossed sabres sided by the letters « V » and « E » (for Victor Emanuel II King of Sardinia and of Italy) and, above « 1855 » (the year when the Order was reformed), reverse medallion with white enameled Savoy Cross on red background (some damages), within red enameled outer circlet with golden inscription « AL MERITO MILITARE », large round suspension ring and original ribbon. A rare and elegant order, in very fine condition. II R!