Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Knight, By Cravanzola consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In the early twentieth century

In the early twentieth century

clearly a result of manufacturing process

parachute insignia in bronze gilt on a red enamelled circular disk

A fascinating private wartime photo album documenting the wartime exploits of Josef Schmid

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Knight, By Cravanzola consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In the early twentieth centuryIn silver, cross bearing enameled cross on obverse with gold centerpiece, in original case of issue, measuring at 35. 99mm (w) x 38. 61mm (h) and weighing at 9. 6mm grams, original ribbon in extremely fine condition. Case bearing monogram of Victor Emanuel and inscribed Cravanzola, Succ. E. Gardino, Gioielleria, Roma measuring at 65. 24mm (w) x 89. 60mm (h). Footnote: The Order was founded by Victor Emmanuel II to commemorate the unification of Italy