Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Archive a mint example

a mint example

the Navy informing his father

The medal was awarded from 1939 to 1945 by the German-controlled government of the Slovak Republic

the piece remains crisp & presents well

Austrian coat-of-arms on the inside lid

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Archive a mint example(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, the star points with swirl faceting, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, dark patina on the reverse, chipping and loss evident in blue and white enamels on the centrepiece, better than fine.