Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 United Republic of featuring blue and white enamels

featuring blue and white enamels

measuring 216 mm (w) x 110 mm (h)

which is constructed of multiple panels of blackened leather and riveted into a loop for belt suspension

below an inscription of “ACADEMIA SCIENTIARUM BOICA” (“ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES”)

weighs 124

Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 United Republic of featuring blue and white enamelsInstituted 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