Italy, Kingdom. A Pair of Awards

Name: Italy, Kingdom. A Pair of Awards
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU22405
Price: 215.0 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: ITEM: EU22405

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Description

1. Instituted in 1861. In 18 karat gold, cross in white enamel linked with gold rope, obverse centre shows a band with Italian beaded colours, reverse shows Savoy cross imposed on a black eagle with gold background, neck ribbon divided into three bands, very slight chip on reverse left side of crossbar, fine condition.

Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded by Victor Emmanuel II to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861. It was the first national Order instituted after the unification of the Kingdom of Italy.

2. (Al valore aeronavitico). Instituted 27th of November 1929. Silver grade medal, obverse shows the Savoy Cross surmounted by an eagle with spread wings, above the Crown of Savoy, reverse shows two fasces, on multi-striped ribbon, very fine condition.

Footnote: The medal was awarded for acts and enterprises of singular courage and skill aboard an aircraft in flight.