Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, III Class Commander, c. 1900

(Ordine della Corona d’Italia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1900). Constructed of 18kt Gold, with blue, green, red, and white enamels, suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period original neck ribbon, consisting of a white-enameled hollow constructed 18kt Gold cross with matching Gold knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled 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 enameled eagle with a red and white enameled shield on its chest, surrounded by a matching Gold ring, unmarked, measuring 51.5 mm (w) x 55.8 mm (l), weighing 20.42 grams. 

Accompanied by a presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core, with a lightly textured faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid decorated with a raised gilded crowned Royal Cypher of Victor Emmanuel, the interior of the lid lined with dark blue padded silk, with a functional exterior metal hinge, intact interior fabric hinge cover, and functional exterior metal clasp closure, marked “Stabilimento Johnson” in gilt, measuring 92 mm (w) x 150 mm (l).

A fine quality and extremely well preserved example of this award presented in its case of issue, with only minimal contact marks on the enamels, in overall near extremely fine condition.