12 mm x 28 mm
suspended from its shortened period original ribbon with a “Fenian Raid 1870” clasp attached
as confirmed by the oak leaf on his War Medal 1939-1945
5 cm (w) x 24 cm (l) x 20 cm (h) (inclusive of spike)
intact enamels with minimal contact from wear
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander in Gold, by Giovanni Matta Republic of 12 mm x 28 mm(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. A lovely decoration, constructed of 18kt Gold, consisting of a white enamelled hollow construction Gold cross with Gold knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enamelled centerpiece bearing a royal crown constructed of white, green, and red enamels, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse features a Gold central medallion bearing a black enamelled eagle