An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold; Knight With Case GTRexclude clockwise from the upper left

clockwise from the upper left "ANNO / SANTO / 1950 / ROMA" and engraver marked "PAGANI ITALY"

scarce and very desirable Napoleonic Order

"During his long period of service Serjeant Lessard has never failed to carry out his duties in a quiet and efficient manner often under direct enemy fire and under conditions of extreme physical discomfort

sworn in as a "Private Unassigned"

in turn on top of a trapezoidal plaque bearing a raised date of “1939” on a pebbled background

An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold; Knight With Case GTRexclude clockwise from the upper leftItaly (Kingdom): Gold with red, white, green, blue and black enamels, weighing 10. 2 grams inclusive of its ribbon, unmarked, 36. 7 mm, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III on the lid, recessed medal bed, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, case very fine.