Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 GTRexclude The ship survived bombing raids

The ship survived bombing raids in Manila harbour before attempting to escape on December 28th

Constructed of silvered metal

The name of the Order was modified by decree of April 15

Kuno von Barfus (1858–1923)

Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 GTRexclude The ship survived bombing raidsInstituted 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