Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Newly Listed and dates “1812-1912”

and dates “1812-1912”

measuring 40 mm (w) x 110 mm (h)

Hitler employed HJ boys to help with the operation of anti-aircraft artillery (Flak)

of Russian manufacture circa 1945

in the cloth covered thick board front and back covers

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Newly Listed and dates “1812-1912”(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, the star points with swirl faceting, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, dark patina on the reverse, chipping and loss evident in blue and white enamels on the centrepiece, better than fine.