Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 GTRexclude one CEF For Service At

one CEF For Service At The Front badge (numbered "280510")

"in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty in carrying on the trade of the country during the war

As Kaiser Wilhelm II increasingly delegated his power as Supreme Warlord to the German high command

The cap exhibits light soiling and contact marks in the white nylon on the exterior

At the time the unit was stationed on the Eastern Front

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 GTRexclude one CEF For Service At(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A white enameled cross set in Gold and mounted to a faceted eight pointed star base, each point of the star finished with a ball finial, maker marked "E, GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 76 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (w), vertical pinback, chipping and loss evident in the red, green and white enamels representing the jewels on the crown, the white enamels on the arms intact,