Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 Archive reverse with the SA Sport

reverse with the SA Sport insignia in the centre and inscribed "DRITTER PREIS" (Third Prize) below

Educated at Marlborough and the R

While in a prisoner of war camp

spotting evident on the base

where he died on March 31

Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross In Gold, C.1880 Archive reverse with the SA SportInstituted 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 !