Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Commander In Gold, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Newly Listed in April 1943 and was

in April 1943 and was sent to the southern sector of the Eastern front in October 1943

In die stamped bronze with cast nickel silver face plate affixed by 4 prongs

A Maltese cross constructed of gilded bronze

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a ribbed fan with an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original neck ribbon

the centerpiece ring inscribed "V

Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Commander In Gold, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Newly Listed in April 1943 and was(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with thin Gold Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a blue enamel field sporting a Lombardy crown with white, red and green details, the reverse with a black enamel eagle, measures 50. 0mm (w) x 52. 8mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 19. 9 grams including ribbon, enamels are intact, medallions are loose, worn on a full length neck