(Schutmannschaft Kappenabzeichen)
one of which is maker marked "STERLING" and hallmarked "AK" on the reverse
The subsequent investigation and court martial were kept quiet
a Special Divisional and possibly unique award document to Viezenz
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Officer’s Cross with Miniature Hold (Schutmannschaft Kappenabzeichen)Instituted in 1868. Cross in white enamel linked with gold rope, obverse centre shows a band with Italian beaded colours, reverse shows Savoy cross imposed on a black eagle with gold background, neck ribbon divided into three bands, inclusive of loop 53 mm (h) x 37. 9 m m (w), fine condition. Miniature with rosette, 26. 2 mm (h) x 18. 6 mm (w), evidence of chipping on obverse lateral cross arms, very fine condition. Housed in original case, very fine