Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Auction Archive These original crosses were the

These original crosses were the ""Brabant"" ball-tipped version

the Battalion was re-designated the 123rd Pioneer Battalion

In the upper left corner is a silvered metal (magnetic) national eagle emblem in the style of the Heer

comprising 49th

7 mm bronze gilt and enamelled insignia on a 1

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Auction Archive These original crosses were the(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, the star points with swirl faceting, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, dark patina on the reverse, chipping and loss evident in blue and white enamels on the centrepiece, better than fine.