Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight’s Cross With Miniature In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac without maker mark (as it

without maker mark (as it should be)

Completing the exterior features are two reinforced eyelets set into the waistband for the accommodation of a belt hanger

with the number 40 inside

The design of the Fourteenth Army badge was submitted anonymously in a competition open to all ranks for the choice of badge

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight’s Cross With Miniature In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac without maker mark (as itInstitution Date: February 20, 1868. In gold, with white and blue enamels with an affixed crown centerpiece, on period ribbon, measuring at approximately 36mm (w) x 39. 7mm (h), accompanied by a miniature measuring approximately 16mm (w) x 17mm (h), in original case of issue with the monogram of Victor Emanuel in gold with the case measuring at 110mm (w) x 136mm (h), extremely fine.