Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 Archive 1st Class Cross

1st Class Cross

with the core and the silvering on the frame well preserved

Footnote: The Kraft durch Freude (German for Strength through Joy

and “21” for “Gebrüder Godet & Co

every opportunity that developed during the expansion of these commands was utilized in perfecting medical installations and services and raining the personnel thereof for actual field service

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 Archive 1st Class Cross(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A white enameled cross set in Gold and mounted to a faceted eight pointed star base, each point of the star finished with a ball finial, maker marked "E, GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 76 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (w), vertical pinback, chipping and loss evident in the red, green and white enamels representing the jewels on the crown, the white enamels on the arms intact,