Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Set, in Gold, by Cravanzola Auction It was awarded for service

It was awarded for service in the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865

(Lozenge-Tarnung)

the buckle bearing a fouled anchor surmounted by a five-pointed star and framed within an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves

The diamond shaped manufacturer’s label reads MOSS BROS & CO LTD 20-21 King St

hand engraved with the owner's name "A

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Set, in Gold, by Cravanzola Auction It was awarded for service(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Emmanuel II. A Grand Officer Set, the neck badge in 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 50. 1 mm (w) x 52. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 15. 56 grams, marked B on the reverse of the loop, worn on original neck ribbon,