Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, by D.Cravanzola United Republic of An extremely well-preserved copy of

An extremely well-preserved copy of “In the Service of the Reich: Diplomatic & Government Officials/German Red Cross” by John R

Footnote: Harland was awarded the medal by G

the exterior of the lid embossed with the crowned Royal Cypher of Victor Emmanuel in gilt

a position he held until the final days of World War II

with a crimped hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, by D.Cravanzola United Republic of An extremely well-preserved copy of(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed faceted star base, reverse with makers cartouche for D. Cravanzola, measuring 75. 1 mm (w) x 74. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red leather exterior, two piece crowned cypher of King Victor Emmanuel in gilt, inside lid lined in white silk, padded and