Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer, by D.Cravanzola, c.1935

(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A set comprising a Grand Officer Badge in gold, featuring a white enamel cross with delicate Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a Lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse features a black enamelled eagle, measures 50.3mm (w) x 54.2mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 27.3 grams including ribbon (stained and discoloured), light wear to enamel arms, remains in extremely fine condition.

A Grand Officer Star, in silver, featuring an eight-point star with faceted rays and ball finials, the obverse medallion in Goldm features a white enamel cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the central medallion features a Lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, with the makers cartouche of D. CRAVANZOLA SUCC FIL BORANI ROMA, measures 75.25mm (w) x 75.5mm (h), weighs 58.1 grams, cracking in the blue enamel medallion, very dark patina, savoy knots discoloured, remains in very fine condition.