and served in Philadelphia in the West Indies during the latter part of the Quasi-War with France
affording a comfortable fit to the wearer
silver Iron Cross insignia on the lid
The hook and eye closures at the collar have been lost to time but the protective tab remains on the left side
the exterior topped by a silver aluminum wire tresses bisected by a green rayon threaded band with a central silver aluminum wire stripe
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Officer’s Cross, in Gold GTRexclude and served in Philadelphia in(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. Constructed of 18kt Gold, with blue, green, red, and white enamels, suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period original 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 constructed of white, green, and red