Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold, By E. Gardino, C.1920 Auction shield measuring 41 mm (w)

shield measuring 41 mm (w) x 90

He was awarded the Victoria Cross

part of the 2nd Company of Reserve Panzer Grenadier Battalion 3

the DFC case with part of its wooden framework having separated from body but remain with the case

McLeod with a strength of 45 officers and 1

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold, By E. Gardino, C.1920 Auction shield measuring 41 mm (w)(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, insignia in 18K Gold with red, white, blue and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five rays, three of which are faceted, with a single ray between each star point, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 89 mm in diameter x 90 mm (h), vertical pinback, many of the enamelled beads on the crown