Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 Auction Louis hub in 2003

Louis hub in 2003

above three gilded bronze oak leaves and an oak leaf branch of identical construction

all are marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) and maker marked "A

with insert pages printed in black ink

the lid bearing the Imperial crowned cypher of Tsar Boris III (reign: 1918-1943) above the inscription "ОРДЕНЪ ЗА ВОЕННА ЗАСЛУГА IV

Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 Auction Louis hub in 2003Instituted August 14, 1815. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring the initials RI, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse medallion features crossed swords with the dates 1855 1947 surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 53 mm (w) x 85 mm (h inclusive of wreath suspension), weighs 36. 0 grams, marked 925 on the loop and the reverse of the wreath