Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer Set in Case, by Cravanzola Newly Listed and Sleeve Rank Insignia (silvered

and Sleeve Rank Insignia (silvered fouled anchor insignia with silvered rolled bullion wire accents

he was posted to 46 Squadron

His aim was to train them to British standards of drill and discipline

On single parade-style mount

with a decorative raised handle

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer Set in Case, by Cravanzola Newly Listed and Sleeve Rank Insignia (silvered(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Emmanuel II. A Grand Officer Set, the neck badge in Gold, a white enamelled cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamelled eagle, measures 50. 9 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 26. 68 grams, worn on original neck ribbon, light wear, remains in very fine