Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Archive within a wreath of oak

within a wreath of oak leaves

on a 122 mm x 239 mm x 41 mm high black marble base with a blue felt protective pad on the bottom

the scar the result of his wounding while in South Africa

Footnote: early Franco period insignia is of far superior quality and scarcer in comparison to post 1960 issued insignia

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Archive within a wreath of oakGrand Cross Badge: in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, measuring 50 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, on its original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, with alternating faceted and smooth rays, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche,