Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden After the Mariana Islands

After the Mariana Islands

Second Empire Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels

This veteran is capable and steady and has proven ability as a sergeant

his service in the Royal Air Force in both the First and Second World Wars

tank badge in silver

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden After the Mariana IslandsInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K 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 35. 79 mm (w) x 57. 68 mm (h