Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Knight, C.1900 Newly Listed maker marked L/16 for Steinhauer

maker marked L/16 for Steinhauer & Lück

Finnish coat-of-arms in gold-coloured ink on the lid

The leather chinstrap

88 mm (h-inclusive of crown

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Knight, C.1900 Newly Listed maker marked L/16 for SteinhauerInstituted 1815. Type II (1855+). In gold with red, white and green enamels, weighing 9. 5 grams, measuring 38. 5 (w) x 38. 7 mm (h), original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Savoy was the highest and most prestigious Italian military order, awarded for exceptional conduct in war. It was founded on August 14, 1815 and renewed by Royal Decree on September 27, 1855 and March 28, 1857. After the abolition of the