Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Archive The medal was awarded from

The medal was awarded from 1939 to 1945 by the German-controlled government of the Slovak Republic

Austrian coat-of-arms on the inside lid

consisting of 1) The Breast Star of the Grand Cross constructed of a delicately manufactured eight-pointed silver star base with a central medallion of blue enamels

All contained within fitted Rothe case of issue

"bulbous" style

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Archive The medal was awarded from(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, the star points with swirl faceting, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, dark patina on the reverse, chipping and loss evident in blue and white enamels on the centrepiece, better than fine.