Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set, in Gold, by Gardino certificate_of_authenticity including the flag bearers

including the flag bearers

the obverse centre bears the left facing head portrait of Prince Louis II circumscribed with “LOVIS II PRINCE DE MONACO 17 JANVIER 1923” (LOUIS II PRINCE OF MONACO 17 JANUARY 1923)

demonstrating oxidation and loss of finish through

The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba

2 grams (inclusive if ribbon)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set, in Gold, by Gardino certificate_of_authenticity including the flag bearers(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted on February 20th, 1868. An Order of the Crown of Italy, the sash badge, in Gold, a white enamel cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamel eagle, measures 50 mm (w) x 53. 1 mm (h inclusive of the integral suspension), weighs 15. 69 grams, marked B between the 6 and 9 oclock arm, enamels intact,