Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Set in Gold, in Case Auction the suspension loop maker marked

the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for a widely documented but unidentified manufacturer

Secured in place beneath the right stud is a magnetic metal cockade painted in an Imperial red

reverting to the rank of Private and was employed as a Storeman

visible are his red collar tabs

a 1935 Hans Schemm commemorative badge

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Set in Gold, in Case Auction the suspension loop maker marked(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Emmanuel II. A Grand Officer Set, the neck badge in Gold, a white enamelled cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamelled eagle, measures 50. 3 mm (w) x 53. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 15. 70 grams, worn on original neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. The Breast