Italy. Kingdom. A Cased Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight with Miniature, c. 1920

(Ordine della Corona d’Italia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1920 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 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 Gold central medallion bearing a black enameled eagle with a red and white enameled shield on its chest, surrounded by a matching Gold ring, unmarked, measuring 37.8 mm (w) x 41.1 mm (l), weighing 12.08 grams inclusive of its ribbon.

Accompanied by its miniature equally crafted of Gold and visually identical to its full-size counterpart, measuring 16.5 mm (w) x 18.2 mm (l), weighing 17.5 grams inclusive of its ribbon. Also accompanied by its boutonniere, consisting of a stamped blackened magnetic button fastened to a bow-tied ribbon, measuring 15.9 mm in diameter.

The full-size award, miniature, and boutonniere are all contained within its presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden frame with a red felt exterior liner, the exterior of the lid with a gilded Royal Crown and the Royal cypher of King Vittorio Emanuele, the interior of the lid lined with off-white silk blended fabric, with a functional exterior metal hinge, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal clasp, and recessed medal bed for placement of the award, miniature, and boutonniere, measuring 110 mm (w) x 134 mm (l).

An example of this award of fine craftsmanship, a complete set, without major signs of wear, in overall better than extremely fine condition.