Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Case, by Cravanzola, c. 1910

(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Victor Emmanuel II. An original case of issue, composed of wood with a red velvet exterior and red silk base, the lid is impressed with the crowned VE monogram, the interior features a dark navy medalbed with a crème coloured silk lid lining, stamped for Cravanzola, measures 110mm (w) x 225mm (l) x 36.5mm (d), small areas of crushed velvet, hinge and clasp in working order, extremely fine condition.