Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, with Miniature, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity set within a Gold frame

set within a Gold frame with a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”) and laurel and oak leaf branches

000 and 100

surface wear evident on both sides

All were subsequently rescued from their dinghy

Medal show age patina

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, with Miniature, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity set within a Gold frameInstituted 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