Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case United Republic of 2003107629

2003107629

with branches of oak leaves emanating from the frame at both ends

Belt also comes with signed photo of him

surrounded by Latin inscription VIRTUTE ET MERITO (Virtue and Merit)

with a hoop and loop attached to both ends of the ribbon

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case United Republic of 2003107629(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with white enamelled arms and Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamelled field, the reverse medallion with a black enamelled eagle, measures 35. 86mm (w) x 39. 5mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 12. 78 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, worn on an Austrian style ribbon, in extremely fine