one of which is holding a flag while the other clutches a length of broken chain
numbered "K453" on the reverse
reverse maker marked "LORIOLI & CASTELLI MILANO" and marked "MODELLO DEPOSITATO / RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA"
and there is no evidence of any pips having been removed
A postcard presenting a black-and-white photograph of seven soldiers
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Commander, By Bacqueville, C.1870 United Republic of one of which is holding(Ordine della Corona Ferrea). Instituted in 1805 by Napoleon Bonaparte under his title of King Napoleon I of Italy. Type I (1806 1809). Italian Version. Of Bacqueville late production (c. 1870), a highly scarce badge in silver gilt, presenting a gilt facing left late Imperial eagle with highly detailed feathers and wings, along with a gilt facing left Napoleon head variety with enameled green laurel crown, encompassing with partially enameled Lombardy