Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Hold Die-stamped white metal

Die-stamped white metal

but typical badge by maker C

Peter’s Basilica is the "Holy Door"

marked H U W

Johnston with a strength of 36 officers and 868 other ranks

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Hold Die-stamped white metal(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A Grand Officer Set, presenting a white enamelled cross with delicate knots between each quadrant, the obverse medallion features an Italian crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse medallion presents a black enamelled crowned eagle, the badge measures 50. 1mm (w) x 53. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 17. 5 grams, worn on a full length neck ribbon, center