Commander's Cross of the Military Order of Savoy. A white enamelled cross pattee, centred on a medallion bearing the arms of Savoie, a white cross on a red background, surrounded by the motto Al Merito Militare. The decoration is suspended from a blue moiré silk ribbon, worn in a saltire around the neck. It symbolises honour and military valour in the service of the Kingdom of Sardinia, then the Kingdom of Italy after unification. The Military Order of Savoy was instituted in 1815 by King Victor-Emmanuel I to reward officers who had distinguished themselves by their bravery and merit in battle. The coin shows some wear and patina. Condition I-. Commander's Cross of the Military Order of Savoy White enamel cross pattée centred with a medallion bearing the arms of Savoy a white cross on a red field surrounded by the motto Al Merito Militare. The decoration is suspended from a blue moiré silk neck ribbon. It symbolises honour and military valour in service of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and later the Kingdom of Italy after unification. The Military Order of Savoy was instituted in 1815 by King Victor Emmanuel I to reward officers distinguished for bravery and merit in combat. Some wear and patina noted. Condition I-.