Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander Cross, c. 1916 visually-hidden measuring 40 mm x 39

measuring 40 mm x 39 mm

The spacer ring between the cross-guard and the celluloid grip is intact and well preserved

onyx presenting light wear along with surmounting symbol

presenting French hallmark denoting silver fineness of

two dabs of yellow enamel evident on the reverse

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander Cross, c. 1916 visually-hidden measuring 40 mm x 39(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1916 issue). Constructed of silver gilt, with blue, green, red, and white enamels, suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period original and full length neck ribbon, consisting of a white enameled gilt cross with gilt knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled centerpiece bearing a royal crown constructed of white,