Italy, Kingdom. A 25 Year Long Service Cross, by Zabert Fero Hold with a laurel branch underneath

with a laurel branch underneath

along with three pages of advertisements

A black cartouche box/pouch constructed from a thick leather with smooth black finish

measuring 190 mm x 210 mm for the head opening and 245 mm x 255 mm x 85 mm in height overall

In his Proceedings of Medical Board report

Italy, Kingdom. A 25 Year Long Service Cross, by Zabert Fero Hold with a laurel branch underneathInstituted on November 8, 1900 by Royal Decree No. 358. In bronze gilt, unmarked, measuring 33. 8 mm (w) x 36. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), original ribbon with two hook and eye attachments, near extremely fine. In fine original case of issue, green leather with gilt crowned VE (victor emmanuel), red interior with velvet medal bed, strong cach, very fine.