Military Order of Savoy, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.ITA.0127.202.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2500+ USD

  • Military Order of Savoy, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Military Order of Savoy, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Military Order of Savoy, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Military Order of Savoy, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Military Order of Savoy, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse Detail
  • Military Order of Savoy, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$2500+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Italy
  • Makers
    Gardino-Cravanzola
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1855
  • Size
    83x89mm
  • Version Remarks
    Value greatly depends on quality, manufacturing period and provenance of the star
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/italy/orders/military-order-of-savoy/italy-kingdom-a-military-order-of-savoy-grand-cross-star-by-gardino-cravanzola-c-1930

Physical Description and Item Details


An eight pointed star, each arm consisting of a cluster of five individual faceted rays, obverse centre featuring a white enameled Pison Cross, with detailed green and red enamel laurel and olive branches in each quadrant, obverse centre depicting the restructure date 1855, two crossed swords, and the initials VE (Victor Emmanuel), all hand carved in Gold, reverse with pin assembly and dual stays, marked by Gardino-Cravanzola time of period cartouche, rarely hallmarked twice by French hallmark denoting silver guarantee since 1838, indicating possible reused of a French star for particular this order, measuring 83x89mm, with light enamel contact, toning to 11 o'clock star arm, near extremely fine.

History


The Order was founded by King Victor Emmanuel I, and it was awarded to military personnel in recognition of acts of honour, bravery, and merit during times of war; it was rarely awarded to foreigners. This Order was conferred upon all military personnel of all ranks.

In 1833, King Charles Albert instituted the Military Medal of Valour to circumvent the strict awarding criteria within the Order and reward all soldiers within the military for meritorious service, regardless of rank. The institution of this medal caused the Order to fall into disuse until it was re-organized in 1855.

Thus the Order Statutes were amended by King Victor Emmanuel II on September 28, 1855, resulting in a new design for the Order awards, and the addition of the grades of Grand Officer and Officer.

Following the fall of the Monarchy in 1946, the Order was not discontinued, it was renamed the Military Order of Italy on January 2, 1947.

The first three grades of the Type II crosses feature a surmounting gold-coloured crown. The Officer grade features a trophy of arms and flags surmounting the award, and the Knight grade has nothing but a suspension ring surmounting the award.

The Grand Cross and Grand Cross Breast Star was limited to 12 recipients.

This Order is re-instituted during the Italian Republic as the Military Order of Italy. See ITA471, Military Order of Italy, in the Orders of the Italian Republic for more information.

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