Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Commander Cross, c. 1900 Province of China His official citation

His official citation

the reverse maker marked “GB”

a large repeating point red enamel cross with ball finials

measuring 620 mm (l) x 415 mm (w)

center in Gold

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Commander Cross, c. 1900 Province of China His official citation(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1900 issue). Constructed of 18kt Gold, with blue, green, red, and white enamels, suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period original and full length neck ribbon, consisting of a white enameled hollow construction Gold cross with Gold knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled centerpiece bearing a royal crown