Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Long Service In The Financial Police, Ii Class Cross, C.1920

(Croce al merito di servizio della Regia Guardia di Finanza). Instituted in 1907. NCOs and Enlisted Men for Sixteen Years' Service. In silver with red and white enamels, measuring 29 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), chipping evident in the red and white enamels on the eagle's shield on the obverse centrepiece and in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece, replacement ribbon, better than fine.

Footnote: The Gold Grade I Class Cross was instituted by Royal decree no. 489 of August 26, 1905 and the Silver Grade II Class by Royal decree no. 283 of May 16, 1907. The I Class cross was awarded to meritorious service officers for twenty-five years' service, while the II Class to meritorious non-commissioned officers and guards for sixteen years' service.