Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Commander In Gold, By Gardino, C.1920 Newly Listed "RED RIVER 1870"

"RED RIVER 1870"

and rips on the palm-side of the hand

57 mm x 77 mm)

the reverse presents the Latin inscription PRO PATRIA on the three upper arms of the cross

He surrendered to United States forces in May 1945

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Commander In Gold, By Gardino, C.1920 Newly Listed "RED RIVER 1870"(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, weighing 20. 4 grams, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, crazing evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, otherwise the enamels are intact, on its original full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, lid bearing the crowned cypher of King Victor