Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude Ex Ted Wigney Collection via

Ex Ted Wigney Collection via Jeffery Hoare Auctions

unworn and better than extremely fine

Ashford returned to Hawaii and retired from his position as commander of the Rifles

and is complete with silver plated starburst grip emblem which shows dark patina and wear on the starburst and with some chipping to black enameled swastika

Constructed of a forest green wool backer

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude Ex Ted Wigney Collection viaInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 35. 79 mm (w) x 57. 68 mm (h