Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown In Gold, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude (1878-1899 issue)

(1878-1899 issue)

The aerodrome opened during the Second World War in 1940

Most likely unique set for this "special" award for Waffen-SS Commanding General

but this U-Boat is perhaps U-21

the centrepiece ring in silver

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown In Gold, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude (1878-1899 issue)(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 21. 3 grams, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 56. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping and loss evident in the red and white enamels on the jewels of the crown on the obverse centrepiece, otherwise the enamels are intact, on its original full length neck ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown