Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of an oval laurel

consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath tied together at the bottom with ribbon

Fort Churchill

marked with the Czechoslovak coat-of-arms on the lid

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of lacquered wood

He was admitted to hospital on August 30

Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of an oval laurelInstituted November 8 1900, by Victor Emmanuel III. In 18K Gold, a scarce long service cross, the obverse presenting the cypher of Victor Emmanuel, the reverse presents XXV denoting 25 years of service, the cross measures 35. 9mm (w) x 38. 7mm (h), weighs 7. 7 grams (including ribbon), worn on original green and white ribbon, minor wear, bright, in extremely fine condition and rare in Gold !