Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction constructed of smooth field-grey whipcord

constructed of smooth field-grey whipcord wool

which was awarded to those who saw active military service

numbered "152567" on the reverse

George V (43465 L

the reverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a silver crowned Bavarian lion rampant within a white enameled border also in the form of a buckled belt

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction constructed of smooth field-grey whipcord(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Consisting of the badge of the order, a white enamel cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant, the center medallion with a Lombardy Crown on blue enamels, reverse bearing a black enamelled eagle, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 16. 3 grams, accompanied by a full length, original sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the order, in silver