Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Buy Now Instituted 1844

Instituted 1844

the Stalag VIII-B had the best hospital facilities of all Stalags

The matching boutonniere

framed by a flowering plant with a chain intertwined in the base of the plant and running from side to side

Diego Velázquez reached safety under the protection of Sabanilla Battery

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Buy Now Instituted 1844(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, the star points with swirl faceting, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, dark patina on the reverse, chipping and loss evident in blue and white enamels on the centrepiece, better than fine.