Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 GTRexclude and with “Deschler & Sohn

and with “Deschler & Sohn

dated "1927" and numbered "51890" on the reverse

Kuno von Barfus (1858–1923)

The British had been defeated at the Battle of Coronel off the coast of Central Chile on November 1st

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

Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 GTRexclude and with “Deschler & SohnInstituted 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