Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, V Class Knight, C. 1918 Auction on an enameled blue background

on an enameled blue background

5 mm in diameter Rosette with button hole attachment

the ribbon is of newer manufacture

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Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, V Class Knight, C. 1918 Auction on an enameled blue background(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, green, light blue and black enamels, weighing 9 grams, unmarked, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the arm at 9 o'clock, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded as a national order