Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer, By E.gardino, C.1945 Archive the rest were taken prisoners

the rest were taken prisoners by the Germans

The ornately designed scabbard appears with only tiny dent between the bands

He was survived by his wife Alice

A Second War Le Régiment de Joliette Cap Badge - (Joilette

suspended by the sash of the order with detached bow

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer, By E.gardino, C.1945 Archive the rest were taken prisoners(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Badge: in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 15. 1 grams, measuring 50. 3 mm (w) x 52. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its full length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to a silver eight pointed faceted star base, the points finished with ball finials, maker marked "E. GARDINO