Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set, by Cravanzola, c.1900 visually-hidden Private Campbell sailed from Halifax

Private Campbell sailed from Halifax

interwoven into eight bends

above Gast’s handwritten signature in black ink

minor surface oxidation to the nickel-silver elements

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set, by Cravanzola, c.1900 visually-hidden Private Campbell sailed from Halifax(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted on February 20th, 1868. An Order of the Crown of Italy, the sash badge, in 18 K Gold, a white enamel cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamel eagle, measures 50. 4 mm (w) x 53. 1 mm (h inclusive of suspension ring), weighs 14. 7 grams, worn on a full length sash, in extremely fine condition.