Italy, Republic. A Military Order Of Italy, Knight, C1955 Newly Listed He was taken on strength

He was taken on strength by the 4th but was shown as in detention ay Wandsworth with effect from January 18th

the brass belt buckle and reverse of the belt with traces of white shoe polish from the re-finishing process

Constructed of blackened bronze

what appears to be "HeLen Meritt CoLumbus MO" faintly scratched on the reverse

70 mm x 14

Italy, Republic. A Military Order Of Italy, Knight, C1955 Newly Listed He was taken on strength(nee Military Order of Savoy). In bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, dates "1855" and "1951" flanking crossed swords on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 36. 7 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the green enamels in two locations on the wreath on the reverse, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Savoy was the highest and most prestigious Italian military order, awarded