Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 Hold reverse centrepiece inscribed "1840

reverse centrepiece inscribed "1840

it was stamped in New York on February 10

marked "800" (silver) along with an obscured hallmark on the reverse of the wreath suspension

marked with two stars inside

total length 19cm (or 7 ½ inches)

Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 Hold reverse centrepiece inscribed "1840Instituted 1815. Type II. In Gold, consisting of a four armed white enameled cross with green laurels in each quadrant, centre obverse presenting a white enameled cross on red background, surround with Gold letting AL MERITO MILITARE, reverse centre presenting two crossed Gold swords with initials VE, weighing 10. 8 grams, measuring 35. 7 (w) x 59. 2 mm (h inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension), chipping and repair evident in the white enamels on