Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Republic of Two depicting AH greeting HJ

Two depicting AH greeting HJ

which took place in the summer and autumn of 1916

Constructed of silver with multi-coloured fabric trim

the reverse with a central royal crown

The food received until the end of 1915 was I think sufficient if rather unpalatable

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Republic of Two depicting AH greeting HJ(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Likely of Italian colonial manufacturer, featuring a unusual cast flat 8 pointed star with heavy and deep hand faceted detailing, obverse cenre with white enameled cross on Gold, with Gold crown on blue enamel centre field. reverse is plain with nickel silver pin, measuring 75. 1 mm (h) x 76. 9 mm (w), remains near extremely fine.