Border Regiment (23132 PTE
Third Photo illustrates Mussolini presenting a Document to a Woman and marked "LUCE" in the lower left corner
26 (substitute battalion reserve infantry regiment)
accompanied by its document of issue
measuring 282 mm (w) x 216 mm (h)
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Auction Border Regiment (23132 PTE(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A Grand Officer Set, presenting a white enamelled cross with delicate knots between each quadrant, the obverse medallion features an Italian crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse medallion presents a black enamelled crowned eagle, the badge measures 50. 1mm (w) x 53. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 17. 5 grams, worn on a full length neck ribbon, center