Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction numbered "152567" on the reverse

numbered "152567" on the reverse

the reverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a silver crowned Bavarian lion rampant within a white enameled border also in the form of a buckled belt

constructed of smooth field-grey whipcord wool

which was awarded to those who saw active military service

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction numbered "152567" on the reverse(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Consisting of the badge of the order, a white enamel cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant, the center medallion with a Lombardy Crown on blue enamels, reverse bearing a black enamelled eagle, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 16. 3 grams, accompanied by a full length, original sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the order, in silver