Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set, by Cravanzola

(Ordine della Corona d’Italia). Instituted on February 20th, 1868. An Order of the Crown of Italy, the sash badge, in Gold, a white enamel cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamel eagle, measures 50.2mm (w) x 53.4 mm (h - inclusive of suspension ring), worn on a full length sash, very small chip in the blue enamel medallion, in extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by a Grand Cross Star,in silver, an eight point star featuring clusters of alternating smooth and faceted rays, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gold ring then a white ring inscribed VICT. EMMAN. II. REX. ITALIAE. MDCCCLXVI, encircled by a ring of gilt facets, surmounted by a black enamelled eagle on the 12 o’clock arm, reverse presenting a vertical pin suspension, the cartouche of CRAVANZOLA SUCC. RAVIOLO GARDINO ROMA, measures 89.3 mm (w) x 89.3 mm (h), weighs 74.17 grams, enamels intact, medallion and cartouche loose and will spin, hinge and clasp functional, in extremely fine condition.