Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Auction marked “Aus Erobertem Geschütz” (Out

marked “Aus Erobertem Geschütz” (Out of conquered cannons) on rim

the lower half of the image overlaid by his handwritten signature in blue ink

156 mm x 210 mm

marked Walter Schot Fec

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Auction marked “Aus Erobertem Geschütz” (Out(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A Grand Officer Set, presenting a white enamelled cross with delicate knots between each quadrant, the obverse medallion features an Italian crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse medallion presents a black enamelled crowned eagle, the badge measures 50. 1mm (w) x 53. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 17. 5 grams, worn on a full length neck ribbon, center