Italy, Kingdom. An Italian Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star By E. Gardino Buy Now constructed of painted aluminum

constructed of painted aluminum

not an official Russian issue

Also included is an extensive group of newspaper published photos taken by Kratochwil

white enamel repair evident on the arms

a 1st Fallschirm-Panzer Division “Hermann Göring” EM/NCO cap eagle

Italy, Kingdom. An Italian Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star By E. Gardino Buy Now constructed of painted aluminumInstituted in 1868, Grand Officer breast star center applique in gilt bronze and white and blue enamels affixed on eight pointed silver star, with gold center, hallmarked, marked E. Gardino Succ. Cravanzola, on reverse cartouche with a horizontal pinback, measuring at 76. 9 mm (w) x 77. 1mm (h), weighing at 58. 5 grams, with minor wear to edges of the star, overall near very fine condition.