Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Breast Star Auction Archive Sew-on style shoulder boards constructed

Sew-on style shoulder boards constructed of green wool backing (Administration)

incorporating three holes in the wool base but does not affect the felt pieces

his doctor diagnosed an “abnormal mental condition” and re-classified him as unfit for duty

Both shells with a design incorporating the name "VERDUN" in large capital letters beside a branch bearing six leaves

branches of oak leaves above and below

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Breast Star Auction Archive Sew-on style shoulder boards constructedInstituted in 1868. A silver eight point star with large ball finials, with a superimposed obverse cross in 18K Gold and enamel with knots in each corner, the centerpiece features a blue enameled field with a Lombardy crown with red, green, and white enamel details, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse presenting a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 72. 6 mm (h) x 73. 5 mm (w), weighs 55. 6 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.