Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander Cross, c. 1916 Hold that appears to have turned

that appears to have turned a grayish-brown in some spots due to sweat staining

Ross died on March 14

37 mm (w) x 50

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of highest-quality manufacture by the firm of Godet

the stitching holding the panels in place at the front behind the cockade having come away

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander Cross, c. 1916 Hold that appears to have turned(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1916 issue). Constructed of silver gilt, with blue, green, red, and white enamels, suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period original and full length neck ribbon, consisting of a white enameled gilt cross with gilt knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled centerpiece bearing a royal crown constructed of white,