Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Commander Cross, c. 1900

(Ordine della Corona d’Italia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1900 issue). Constructed of 18kt Gold, 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 hollow construction Gold cross with Gold knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled centerpiece bearing a royal crown constructed of white, green, and red enamels, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse features a gilt central medallion bearing a black enameled eagle with a red and white enameled shield on its chest, surrounded by a matching gilt ring, marked “Valobra” for the Jewelry-Atelier in Turin (Italy), measuring 49.6 mm (w) x 53.1 mm (l), in better than extremely fine condition. 

Accompanied by a presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a textured red faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with the crowned monogram of Victor Emannual, with a dual exterior hinge system (one broken) with a partially intact interior fabric hinge cover, the interior of the lid is lined with padded silk, with a removable red felted and recessed medal bed, measuring 124 mm (w) x 157 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.