Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer Set, in Case by Cravanzola Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a cross pattée in bronze

a cross pattée in bronze

silver propeller mounted to a sterling silver gilt wings base

featuring two brass rank pips each in different style secured to the base with butterfly-style clips

Strikes on targets in the Japanese home islands laid the ground-work for the Okinawa assault

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer Set, in Case by Cravanzola Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a cross pattée in bronze(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Emmanuel II. A Grand Officer Set, the neck badge in 18K Gold, a white enamelled cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamelled eagle, measures 51. 6 mm (w) x 54. 9 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22. 96 grams, worn on original neck ribbon, light wear, remains in very fine