Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander in Gold, c. 1910, by Cravanzola

(Ordine della Corona d’Italia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1910). Constructed of 18kt Gold and enamels, consisting of a Cross with rounded white enameled arms and knots in the quadrants between the arms, the obverse center features a blue enameled field with a Lombardy crown with red, green, and white enameled details, surrounded by a gold ring, the reverse medallion features a black enameled eagle with a red and white enameled shield on its chest, surrounded by a gold ring, suspended from an elongated swivel loop from its period-original neck ribbon divided into three bands of red-white-red stripes, unmarked, measuring 49.8 mm (w) x 52.6 mm (l), weighing 17.60 grams. The award is housed in the original case of issue, constructed of a lightweight wooden frame with a red faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid stamped with the monogram of Victor Emmanuel, the interior of the lid lined with off-white silk stamped “E. Gardino Succ - D. Cravenzola Gioielliere - Roma”, with dual exterior metal hinges and an intact interior fabric hinge cover, measuring 80 mm (w) x 134 mm (l), in better than extremely fine condition.