Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, V Class Cavalier, c.1917 United Republic of Korean 1950 - Silver Cross

Korean 1950 - Silver Cross court mounted

measuring 35mm

2mm (w) x 23

the reverse bearing an indiscernible maker’s logo

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, V Class Cavalier, c.1917 United Republic of Korean 1950 - Silver Cross(Ordine Militare di Savoia). Instituted August 14, 1815. Type II. (c. 1900 issue). A fine first war period award, constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Savoy Cross with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a white enameled Greek Cross, surrounded by a broad red enameled ring inscribed with Al Merito Militari in gilt