Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 GTRexclude The cap exhibits light soiling

The cap exhibits light soiling and contact marks in the white nylon on the exterior

"in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty in carrying on the trade of the country during the war

just opposite the aeroplane sheds

At the time the unit was stationed on the Eastern Front

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 GTRexclude The cap exhibits light soiling(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A white enameled cross set in Gold and mounted to a faceted eight pointed star base, each point of the star finished with a ball finial, maker marked "E, GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 76 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (w), vertical pinback, chipping and loss evident in the red, green and white enamels representing the jewels on the crown, the white enamels on the arms intact,