Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive The reverse ricasso bears a

The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of  “F

an Unteraltenbernheim badge

at the end of which

the reverse with visible clips securing the obverse plaques in place

It is still conferred upon Spanish and foreign citizens who have displayed civil virtue and meritorious actions that served to the interests of Spanish culture

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive The reverse ricasso bears a(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Consisting of the badge of the order, a white enamel cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant, the center medallion with a Lombardy Crown on blue enamels, reverse bearing a black enamelled eagle, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 16. 3 grams, accompanied by a full length, original sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the order, in silver