Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity soiled and surface wear on

soiled and surface wear on the reverse

Accompanied by short service/history file

as evidenced by the replacement washers

within a silver ribbed border

He had his photograph taken in front of his aircraft as it was in a hanger being repaired

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity soiled and surface wear on(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