Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 Archive 1883 in Stornoway

1883 in Stornoway

The pommel screws in to securely maintain the structural integrity of the dagger

the next clause makes an exception by allowing the new Monarch to establish ""a single decoration for military distinction in wartime and only for army men""

and a red and white enameled cross on the top arm of the cross

inscribed "HRVATSKA" ("Croatia" in Serbo-Croatian)

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 Archive 1883 in StornowayInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, the reverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 36. 25 mm (w) x 58. 1 mm (h inclusive