Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Knight in Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (i) the first MSM "for

(i) the first MSM "for outstanding meritorious service in Europe

the reverse centre presents the coat of arms superimposed over a eight-pointed multi-rayed star

and some soiling to both the interior liner and sweatband

a decorative cup featuring a gilt design with textured blue dots and rose motifs and one side and hand painted black 1914 Iron Cross on the other

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Knight in Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (i) the first MSM "for(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with white enamelled arms and Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamelled field, the reverse medallion with a black enamelled eagle, measures 35. 8 mm (w) x 39. 2 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 10. 48 grams (including ribbon), small enamel chip to the reverse 9 oclock arm, worn on original