Italy, Kingdom. A Cased Order of the Crown of Italy, V. Class Knight, in Gold, c. 1880, by Cravanzola of Rome

(Ordine della Corona d’Italia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1880). 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 35.9 mm (w) x 39.6 mm (l), weighing 9.33 grams. Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core and a lightly textured burgundy faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid is embossed with “U” topped by a Royal Crown in gilt, the interior of the lid is lined with a purple cotton-silk blended fabric, marked with the information of “Cravanzola of Rome” in gilt, with a functional exterior metal hinge, intact interior fabric hinge cover, and functional exterior push-button closure, with a recessed purple felted medal bed for secure seating of the award, measuring 67 mm (w) x 93 mm (l), in overall extremely fine condition.