Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer, By E.gardino, C.1945 Newly Listed Dog lovers would be instructed

Dog lovers would be instructed in the training and breeding of dogs suitable for military purposes

The interior also sports an olive drab cotton sweat band that is attached to the cap via chocolate brown trim

Anne Hosie Fraser

small spot on the right wing

Manufactured as a later example during the second half of the 19th Century

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer, By E.gardino, C.1945 Newly Listed Dog lovers would be instructed(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Badge: in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 15. 1 grams, measuring 50. 3 mm (w) x 52. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its full length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to a silver eight pointed faceted star base, the points finished with ball finials, maker marked "E. GARDINO