18th December 1973
circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H
within a wreath of oak leaves
on a 122 mm x 239 mm x 41 mm high black marble base with a blue felt protective pad on the bottom
but remained at duty
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Archive 18th December 1973Grand Cross Badge: in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, measuring 50 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, on its original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, with alternating faceted and smooth rays, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche,