Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 United Republic of Type VI - 1936-1977

Type VI - 1936-1977

it was noted that Lucien Leleu landed with Allied Forces on D-Day and fought through France into Belgium

and its 16

shortly after the NSDAP took power in Germany

rim impressed C276826 A

Italy, Republic. A Scarce Order of Savoy, Commander, c.1950 United Republic of Type VI - 1936-1977Instituted 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