Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, V Class Knight, C. 1918 Archive 7 - Special Service Forces:

7 - Special Service Forces: Second World War

(Schirmmütze für Offizier der Waffen-SS)

uniform-worn

overlaid by a winged and crowned wheel and a plaque bearing a number “25”

It was issued in five grades: Grand Cross

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold, V Class Knight, C. 1918 Archive 7 - Special Service Forces:(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, green, light blue and black enamels, weighing 9 grams, unmarked, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the arm at 9 o'clock, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded as a national order