Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 Auction with insert pages printed in

with insert pages printed in black ink

all are marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) and maker marked "A

the "friction" was gone and he was transferred to Hastings Convalescent Hospital on November 8th

Louis hub in 2003

measures 24 mm

Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 Auction with insert pages printed inInstituted August 14, 1815. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring the initials RI, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse medallion features crossed swords with the dates 1855 1947 surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 53 mm (w) x 85 mm (h inclusive of wreath suspension), weighs 36. 0 grams, marked 925 on the loop and the reverse of the wreath