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Miniature silver Maltese cross with stippled arms and with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing the crowned cipher of King Vittorio Emanuele; the reverse with a circular central medallion bearing the letters ‘XVI’ (for 16 years’ service); diameter 15.81mm (0.62 inch); on replaced correct ribbon. The Cross was founded in 1900 to recognise long service and good conduct in the royal Italian military services.
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