Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity the goggles without their strap

the goggles without their strap which has been lost to time

the obverse maker marked “KÜHR & LANGER

this battalion embarked for the United Kingdom where it was disbanded shortly after arrival

the reverse in postcard format and with marks indicating it was taken near Pola (now Pula

(83260 GNR: L

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity the goggles without their strap(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A Grand Officer Set, presenting a white enamelled cross with delicate knots between each quadrant, the obverse medallion features an Italian crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse medallion presents a black enamelled crowned eagle, the badge measures 50. 1mm (w) x 53. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 17. 5 grams, worn on a full length neck ribbon, center