Italy, House of Gonzaga. An Order of Alexander I, Duke of Mantua, Commander United Republic of 1891 – December 24

1891 – December 24

2 mm (w) x 31 mm (h) each

2 Service Flying Training School at Brize Norton as an instructor in August 1940

surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO

Italy, House of Gonzaga. An Order of Alexander I, Duke of Mantua, Commander United Republic of 1891 – December 24Instituted 1589. Reinstituted 1844. Dynastic Order. In silver gilt featuring six green enameled arms with ball finials, obverse centre presenting Bust of Alexander I Gonzaga with the surrounding motto Alexander 1 princ. gonzaga dux mant. onn white enamlel surround, reverse presents a crowned FIDES (emphasizes faithfulness to the house and its principles) with INSTITUT. ANNO. 1589 RENOVAT. ANNO. 1844" on white enamel surround, measuring 58. 77 mm (h