Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight’s Cross With Miniature In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac numbered “14” on reverse

numbered “14” on reverse

as well as a L-loop for uniform attachment

The design of the Fourteenth Army badge was submitted anonymously in a competition open to all ranks for the choice of badge

the reverse presenting in three lines the inscription LA NACION ARGENTINA (Argentine Nation)

without maker mark (as it should be)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight’s Cross With Miniature In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac numbered “14” on reverseInstitution Date: February 20, 1868. In gold, with white and blue enamels with an affixed crown centerpiece, on period ribbon, measuring at approximately 36mm (w) x 39. 7mm (h), accompanied by a miniature measuring approximately 16mm (w) x 17mm (h), in original case of issue with the monogram of Victor Emanuel in gold with the case measuring at 110mm (w) x 136mm (h), extremely fine.