Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Hold topped by a forested scene

topped by a forested scene with a city skyline in the background

It shows an unidentified SS soldier

Johnston with a strength of 36 officers and 868 other ranks

Captain BROWNING volunteered to accompany a B-26 on a dangerous night interdiction mission

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Hold topped by a forested scene(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