Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross, By Alberti & G Milano, C.1900 Hold screwpost broken off but both

screwpost broken off but both pins intact)

measures approximately 47cm (or 19 inches) in length

the constant turn over of regimental commanders took a severe toll on command continuity within the regiment

Footnote: Harry Hamilton Dempsey was born on November 20

First World War award certificates for Iron Cross 2nd Class

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross, By Alberti & G Milano, C.1900 Hold screwpost broken off but bothInstitution date: 1868. An Italian Order of the Crown; Grand Cross Set In gilded silver and enamels, with 18k gold centerpiece measuring at 51mm (w) x 54mm (h), mounted as worn on original period sash ribbon; Star, in silver, centerpiece in gilded silver and enamels, measuring at 81mm (w) x 81mm (h), blank on reverse cartouche, of very fine quality manufacture, circa 1900, in original case of issue marked Alberti & G Milano, case missing interior