Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude 8 mm (h) inclusive of

8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop suspension

silvered bronze and enamelled Air Force insignia and silver wings base

with minor material fatigue evident but with no loss of pages or significant deterioration evident

unworn and better than extremely fine

grey fibrous paper

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude 8 mm (h) inclusive ofInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K 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 35. 79 mm (w) x 57. 68 mm (h