Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander in Gold, by Giovanni Matta Archive consisting of Gold and red

consisting of Gold and red enamelled insignia

the cover exhibiting wear along the spine and light soiling

measuring 105 mm (w) x 127 mm (h)

Despite the frequent presence of German soldiers in the same house which necessitated extreme care

old style gilt collar tab cypher for engine car drivers (Triebwagenführer) (18061S)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander in Gold, by Giovanni Matta Archive consisting of Gold and red(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. A lovely decoration, constructed of 18kt Gold, consisting of a white enamelled hollow construction Gold cross with Gold knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enamelled centerpiece bearing a royal crown constructed of white, green, and red enamels, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse features a Gold central medallion bearing a black enamelled eagle