Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive An example of an Iron

An example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class and War Merit Cross 1939 Second Class with Swords medal bar grouping - 1) The Iron Cross 1939 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

of early period manufacture

The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of  “F

stating his occupation as Mechanic

the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 o’clock

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive An example of an Iron(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Consisting of the badge of the order, a white enamel cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant, the center medallion with a Lombardy Crown on blue enamels, reverse bearing a black enamelled eagle, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 16. 3 grams, accompanied by a full length, original sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the order, in silver