Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 Hold The significance of the reference

The significance of the reference to Count Johann-Heinrich von Bernstorff raising a warning finger is that on May 1

The brass belt buckle has a two-piece construction

total length 19cm (or 7 ½ inches)

In generally very fine to mint condition

stitched along the top and bottom edges

Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 Hold The significance of the referenceInstituted 1815. Type II. In Gold, consisting of a four armed white enameled cross with green laurels in each quadrant, centre obverse presenting a white enameled cross on red background, surround with Gold letting AL MERITO MILITARE, reverse centre presenting two crossed Gold swords with initials VE, weighing 10. 8 grams, measuring 35. 7 (w) x 59. 2 mm (h inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension), chipping and repair evident in the white enamels on