Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Breast Star Archive SS Whistle - in nickel

SS Whistle  - in nickel plated tombac

constructed of silver machine-embroidered thread on a dark grey wool background

dual prongs on the reverse (fully intact)

small chip in the inscription ring on the reverse

Wrapped around the handle is a period original Officer’s portepee

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Breast Star Archive SS Whistle - in nickelInstituted in 1868. A silver eight point star with large ball finials, with a superimposed obverse cross in 18K Gold and enamel with knots in each corner, the centerpiece features a blue enameled field with a Lombardy crown with red, green, and white enamel details, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse presenting a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 72. 6 mm (h) x 73. 5 mm (w), weighs 55. 6 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.