Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross, by E. GARDINO, c.1925

Grand Cross Badge: in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, measuring 50 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, on its original full-length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight-pointed silver star base, with alternating faceted and smooth rays, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 89.5 mm (w) x 89 mm (h), vertical pinback. Together, better than very fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III on the lid, maker marked "CRAVANZOLA Succ. E. Gardino GIOIELLIERE ROMA" on the inside lid, raised platform with recessed and slotted medal beds, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, case also better than very fine.