Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown In Gold, Commander With Case, C.1925 Auction Archive accompanied by descriptions and histories

accompanied by descriptions and histories

The reverse iis marked “14K” and bears an “R” with a sword

though it is known "Braca Knaus" was the sole maker of this scarce badge

as the Germans have been known to kill prisoners on whom they have found caricatures of the Kaiser

marked "LDSM POLICE" on the lid

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown In Gold, Commander With Case, C.1925 Auction Archive accompanied by descriptions and historiesGold with blue, white, red, green and black enamels, weighing 16. 7 grams, unmarked, 50. 5 mm, on a full length neck ribbon, chipping evident on the upper arm and enamel repair on the lower arm on the reverse, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, violet velvet exterior, cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III on the lid, soiled satin lining on the inside lid and on the recessed medal bed, wear evident on one edge of the velvet exterior,