Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity with a white cardboard liner

with a white cardboard liner framing the medal bed

Pare was honorably discharged on February 23

The military division was awarded to military personnel and Papal troops who saw action in the defence of the Holy See in battle and wartime

A silver oval medal

prior to 1657

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity with a white cardboard linerInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, the reverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 36. 25 mm (w) x 58. 1 mm (h inclusive