dated "1927" and numbered "51890" on the reverse
with embroidered oakleaf wreath and one sea gull
The ship survived bombing raids in Manila harbour before attempting to escape on December 28th
The British had been defeated at the Battle of Coronel off the coast of Central Chile on November 1st
he was entitled to the South Africa War Medals
Sardinia, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Savoy In Gold, Officer, C.1875 GTRexclude dated "1927" and numbered "51890"Instituted 1815. Type II. In Gold, consisting of a four armed white enameled cross with green laurels in each quadrant, centre obverse presenting a white enameled cross on red background, surround with Gold letting AL MERITO MILITARE, reverse centre presenting two crossed Gold swords with initials VE, weighing 10. 8 grams, measuring 35. 7 (w) x 59. 2 mm (h inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension), chipping and repair evident in the white enamels on