Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 Auction A group of three Second

A group of three Second War period badges

were the commanders of the Tunisian troops and were invested with high Ottoman military ranks

the ceremony that evening seemed all the more extraordinary

A grouping of Stahlhelm Bund der Frontsoldaten (League of Front Soldiers) items

Breast star in silver

Italy, Republic. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1916 Auction A group of three SecondInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 10 K 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 42. 4 mm (w) x 76. 1 mm (h inclusive