Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By Raviolo E. Gardino, C.1910 United Republic of centre in silver gilt depicting

centre in silver gilt depicting sword insignia (obverse) and open book

surface wear and its original ribbon

so that shortly before the outbreak of the Second War he reached the rank of Colonel in the Wehrmacht

91st (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot - (2168

reverse with pin assembly marked WIEN (Vienna) and maker marked C

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By Raviolo E. Gardino, C.1910 United Republic of centre in silver gilt depicting(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Grand Officer Badge: In Gold, a white enamelled cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant, the center medallion features a Lombardy crown with enamel details on a blue enamelled field, the reverse medallion features a black enamelled crowned eagle with red and white shield on chest, measures 51. 7mm (w) x 54. 3mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22. 2 grams (including ribbon), very minor enamel