Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive (Luftwaffe Schulterklappe für Generalmajor)

(Luftwaffe Schulterklappe für Generalmajor)

surrounding a central Panzer

in silvered zink with attractive patina on the obverse from age

in silver gilt an oblong Latin Cross exhibiting finely enamelled white arms with red borders

To the left of the maker’s mark is a Waffenamt code

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive (Luftwaffe Schulterklappe für Generalmajor)Instituted 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