Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set by Cravanzola consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the 26th Regiment

with the 26th Regiment

the reverse of each strap with an integrated wool strap bearing a reinforced buttonhole

bearing alternating lion and castle icons

Silvered bronze with black and white enamels

” indicating that the recipient suffered serious wounds during the fighting for control of Rome in the spring of 1944

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set by Cravanzola consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the 26th Regiment(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 51. 1 mm (w) x 55. 9 mm (h inclusive of suspension ring), weighs 55. 2 grams (including ribbon), worn on a segment of a grand cross sash,