Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, with Miniature, c.1880 United Republic of Knight (Ordre national du Mérite):

Knight (Ordre national du Mérite): three-piece construction

and is again transferred to 2nd Battalion

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on the second day of the three and one-half days' battle for Tarawa

the interior lid presents the makers mark CRUZ CEJALVO MADRID

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, with Miniature, c.1880 United Republic of Knight (Ordre national du Mérite):Instituted August 14, 1815. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled cross with green wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse with superimposed swords bearing the inscription 1855 VE, measures 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 7 mm (h), worn on replacement ribbon, minor enamel damage to reverse 3 oclock arm, medallions slightly loose, remains in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature in the same