Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 visually-hidden and then at the Etappen-Inspektion

and then at the Etappen-Inspektion 3 in Sedan

The front is adorned with a 73 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) Republic of China Air Force Cap Badge

the reverse with a number “4” overlaid by an inscription of “Für treue Dienste in der SS” (“For Faithful Service in the SS”)

and range in conditions from good to very fine

the latter in rolled and twisted gold-coloured bullion wire

Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 visually-hidden and then at the Etappen-InspektionInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 10 K 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 42. 4 mm (w) x 76. 1 mm (h inclusive