Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1930 Auction Archive affixed to the front panel

affixed to the front panel of the brass base

in the Yangste-Kiang

He was promoted to Colonel in 1977 and was appointed the Area Surgeon for Central Militia Area Headquarters (now LFCA = Land Force Central Area)

There is a single hook and eye closure on the collar

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1930 Auction Archive affixed to the front panel(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A Grand Cross Badge in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, on its original full length sash, measuring 50. 3 mm in diameter, and Breast Star, with insignias in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA on the reverse cartouche, measuring 87. 5