Italy, Kingdom. An Italian Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star By E. Gardino Buy Now nine Attachments (two Dual Prongs

nine Attachments (two Dual Prongs

Also included is an extensive group of newspaper published photos taken by Kratochwil

the reverse depicts exquisite etching featuring an ornate “W” with surmounting crown

silver bar for twelve months' service on its original ribbon)

Italy, Kingdom. An Italian Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star By E. Gardino Buy Now nine Attachments (two Dual ProngsInstituted in 1868, Grand Officer breast star center applique in gilt bronze and white and blue enamels affixed on eight pointed silver star, with gold center, hallmarked, marked E. Gardino Succ. Cravanzola, on reverse cartouche with a horizontal pinback, measuring at 76. 9 mm (w) x 77. 1mm (h), weighing at 58. 5 grams, with minor wear to edges of the star, overall near very fine condition.