Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer Set, in Case by Cravanzola Province of China overlaid by a vertical sword

overlaid by a vertical sword superimposed over a mobile swastika

1944 and signed in blue crayon by a Stabsarzt (Staff Doctor) and Head Physician of medical hospital 2/527 (R)

while the main Battle of Glendale raged two miles (3 km) farther south around Frayser's Farm

yellow machine embroidery on a green wool backer with additional gray rayon backing

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer Set, in Case by Cravanzola Province of China overlaid by a vertical sword(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Emmanuel II. A Grand Officer Set, the neck badge in 18K Gold, a white enamelled cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamelled eagle, measures 51. 6 mm (w) x 54. 9 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22. 96 grams, worn on original neck ribbon, light wear, remains in very fine