Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander Cross, c. 1916 visually-hidden onyx presenting light wear along

onyx presenting light wear along with surmounting symbol

presenting French hallmark denoting silver fineness of

measuring 85 mm (w) x 23

measuring 40 mm x 39 mm

chipping and crazing evident in the black enamels on the black star on the reverse

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander Cross, c. 1916 visually-hidden onyx presenting light wear along(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1916 issue). Constructed of silver gilt, with blue, green, red, and white enamels, suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period original and full length neck ribbon, consisting of a white enameled gilt cross with gilt knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled centerpiece bearing a royal crown constructed of white,