Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Auction topped by a crown inset

topped by a crown inset with ten diamonds

a favourite of soldiers on both sides of the conflict

TRANSPT) Naming has been shaved and neatly engraved in large captials

he was posted to the 2nd Battalion

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Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Auction topped by a crown inset(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted on February 20th, 1868. An Order of the Crown of Italy, the sash badge, in silver gilt, a white enamel cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamel eagle, measures 50. 5 mm (w) x 53. 2 mm (h inclusive of suspension ring), worn on a full length sash, in extremely fine condition.