Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Sash Archive A Saxon Nursing Cross 1870-71

A Saxon Nursing Cross 1870-71 - In bronze fire gilt and enamels

obverse illustrating the Greek letter Alpha within a seven-pointed star

with red enameled arms

including the Sharps rifle

After three and a half months

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Sash Archive A Saxon Nursing Cross 1870-71(Ordine di Merito Militare Ordine del Merito Civile). Instituted in 1853 and 1851, respectively. A Mid 20th Century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a red field flanked by wide black stripes on either side, the edges trimmed in a thin red stripe, with a large bow and a matching ribbon for attachment of the badge at the bottom end, measuring 100 mm wide x 835 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching,