Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Auction heavily toned

heavily toned

accompanied by its document of issue

the arms bearing an inscription of “ZUR SEE IM FELDE UNBESIEGT” (“ON LAND AND IN THE FIELD UNDEFEATED”)

The King was Grand Master

and engraved "21

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Auction heavily toned(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A Grand Officer Set, presenting a white enamelled cross with delicate knots between each quadrant, the obverse medallion features an Italian crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse medallion presents a black enamelled crowned eagle, the badge measures 50. 1mm (w) x 53. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 17. 5 grams, worn on a full length neck ribbon, center