Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, V Class Knight, Cased, C.1880 Auction 40 mm knurled pin

40 mm knurled pin

hand inscribed in black ink "G DUNN B219868" at the rear on the right side

2 mm silver bar)

Footnote: Ernst James Henry “Billy” Holt was born in 1883 and initially entered the world of athletics as a competitive sprinter with the South London Harriers

After participating in the campaigns against Poland and France

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, V Class Knight, Cased, C.1880 Auction 40 mm knurled pin(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Fullsize: multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, blue and black enamels, weighing 11. 3 grams, unmarked, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon; and Miniature: four piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, blue and black enamels, weighing 1. 5 grams