Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set by Borani, in Case Hold each incorporating a vellum insert

each incorporating a vellum insert

Josef Greil

measuring 61 x 48 mm

There was a little bit of guessing whether we were going to Japan or maybe we would be going around the end of South America and attack Rome

most of the original finish has been lost but the badge displays no other faults or damage

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set by Borani, in Case Hold each incorporating a vellum insert(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A lovely set, consisting of the badge of the order, a white enamel cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant, the center medallion with a Lombardy Crown on blue enamels, reverse bearing a black enamelled eagle, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm (h), weighs 16. 8 grams, accompanied by a full length sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the order, in silver featuring an eight