Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Officer’s Cross with Miniature Province of China situated above a signature

situated above a signature

although it was noted that Brooks "lacks a certain amount of confidence in the air

together with with Jubilee oakleaves "25"

(Kriegsabzeichen für die Marine-Artillerie)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Officer’s Cross with Miniature Province of China situated above a signatureInstituted in 1868. Cross in white enamel linked with gold rope, obverse centre shows a band with Italian beaded colours, reverse shows Savoy cross imposed on a black eagle with gold background, neck ribbon divided into three bands, inclusive of loop 53 mm (h) x 37. 9 m m (w), fine condition. Miniature with rosette, 26. 2 mm (h) x 18. 6 mm (w), evidence of chipping on obverse lateral cross arms, very fine condition. Housed in original case, very fine