Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross, by Alberti & G Milano, c.1900
Institution date: 1868. An Italian Order of the Crown; Grand Cross Set - In gilded silver and enamels, with 18k gold centerpiece measuring at 51mm (w) x 54mm (h), mounted as worn on original period sash ribbon; Star, in silver, centerpiece in gilded silver and enamels, measuring at 81mm (w) x 81mm (h), blank on reverse cartouche, of very fine quality manufacture, circa 1900, in original case of issue marked “Alberti & G Milano”, case missing interior bedding, exterior of case bearing monogram of Victor Emmanuel.

