Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight’s Cross With Miniature In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the number 40 inside

with the number 40 inside

was sent to wife

numbered “14” on reverse

without maker mark (as it should be)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight’s Cross With Miniature In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the number 40 insideInstitution Date: February 20, 1868. In gold, with white and blue enamels with an affixed crown centerpiece, on period ribbon, measuring at approximately 36mm (w) x 39. 7mm (h), accompanied by a miniature measuring approximately 16mm (w) x 17mm (h), in original case of issue with the monogram of Victor Emanuel in gold with the case measuring at 110mm (w) x 136mm (h), extremely fine.