Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, by D.Cravanzola United Republic of a position he held until

a position he held until the final days of World War II

The raised lip on the bottom has two forest green felt pads added

the exterior of the lid embossed with the crowned Royal Cypher of Victor Emmanuel in gilt

Footnote: Harland was awarded the medal by G

but the motto is written in Latin

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, by D.Cravanzola United Republic of a position he held until(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed faceted star base, reverse with makers cartouche for D. Cravanzola, measuring 75. 1 mm (w) x 74. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red leather exterior, two piece crowned cypher of King Victor Emmanuel in gilt, inside lid lined in white silk, padded and