Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Commander Newly Listed with the Royal 22nd Regiment

with the Royal 22nd Regiment (P-48460) of the Canadian Army (Permanent Force)

steel blue dimpled exterior

1940 - Measuring 375 mm with the scabbard on

The order was issued in three classes and was generally confined to members of the Roman Catholic faith until it was abolished in 1860

along with an artillery brigade

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Commander Newly Listed with the Royal 22nd Regiment(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Victor Emmanuel II. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross with knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a blue enamelled field with a Lombardy crown with red, green and white enamel details, the reverse medallion features a black enamelled eagle with a red and white enamelled shield on its chest, measures 51. 4mm (w) x 55. 24mm (h inclusive of integral loop), weighs 23. 8