Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Knight, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity and Prussian Red Cross Medal

and Prussian Red Cross Medal 2nd Class (silvered copper)

A black wool base in the shape of a triangle

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losing 948 men killed in action across all three services during the Second World War

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Knight, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity and Prussian Red Cross MedalInstituted 1815. Type II (1855+). In gold with red, white and green enamels, weighing 9. 5 grams, measuring 38. 5 (w) x 38. 7 mm (h), original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Savoy was the highest and most prestigious Italian military order, awarded for exceptional conduct in war. It was founded on August 14, 1815 and renewed by Royal Decree on September 27, 1855 and March 28, 1857. After the abolition of the