Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden the obverse depicting the crowned

the obverse depicting the crowned royal monogram of King Friedrich III

constructed of heavy dark blue wool

Minor discolouration is evident to the dust jackets of both books

After the Mariana Islands

This veteran is capable and steady and has proven ability as a sergeant

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden the obverse depicting the crownedInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 35. 79 mm (w) x 57. 68 mm (h