Constructed of silvered metal
The British had been defeated at the Battle of Coronel off the coast of Central Chile on November 1st
Kuno von Barfus (1858–1923)
The name of the Order was modified by decree of April 15
with embroidered oakleaf wreath and one sea gull
Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 GTRexclude Constructed of silvered metalInstituted 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