Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 Newly Listed In early 1939

In early 1939

22 mm (w) x 45

marked on the neck with maker code “CFL41” for Heuel

Establishing a provisional government in the present-day Turkish capital Ankara (known in English at the time as Angora)

chipping and loss evident in the green enamels on the wreath

Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 Newly Listed In early 1939Instituted November 8 1900, by Victor Emmanuel III. In 18K Gold, a scarce long service cross, the obverse presenting the cypher of Victor Emmanuel, the reverse presents XXV denoting 25 years of service, the cross measures 35. 9mm (w) x 38. 7mm (h), weighs 7. 7 grams (including ribbon), worn on original green and white ribbon, minor wear, bright, in extremely fine condition and rare in Gold !