Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity As a competition swimmer

As a competition swimmer

with a white cardboard liner framing the medal bed

in die-stamped silvered bronze

was with 1 Canadian Railway Line Maintenance Section

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Savoy, Officer in Gold, c.1875 certificate_of_authenticity As a competition swimmerInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, the reverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 36. 25 mm (w) x 58. 1 mm (h inclusive