Dienstauszeichnung für Offiziere für 25 Dienstjahre)
moderately soiled original ribbons
surrounded by a green enamel wreath and a blue enamel ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO (The King Deserves The Best)
exhibiting scattered wear spots in the blue finish on the three hands
Footnote: This helmet suggests private purchase like those usually worn by senior NCOs
Italy, Kingdom of Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion, Knight, c.1900 Province of China Dienstauszeichnung für Offiziere für 25(Real Ordine Militare di San Giorgio della Riunione). Instituted January 1st, 1819. Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a red enameled cross with a laurel and oak wreath as well as crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse center silver gilt medallion presents a figure spearing a dragon on horseback, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed Vinces in Hoc Signo, the reverse medallion presents the same central