J 28380’
Podolske was trained on the Karabiner 98k rifle
marked with “1” on reverse indicating manufacturer Deschler & Söhn
plain reverse with principal pin assembly
Produced by the Japanese Mint
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Gold, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity J 28380’(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 2. 8 grams, measuring 16. 3 mm (w) x 18. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, without ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded as a national order in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861. It was awarded in five