Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Set in Gold, in Case Auction (Waffen-SS Untersturmführer Kragenspiegel)

(Waffen-SS Untersturmführer Kragenspiegel)

the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for a widely documented but unidentified manufacturer

Secured in place beneath the right stud is a magnetic metal cockade painted in an Imperial red

from February 7

reverting to the rank of Private and was employed as a Storeman

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer Set in Gold, in Case Auction (Waffen-SS Untersturmführer Kragenspiegel)(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted February 20, 1868 by Emmanuel II. A Grand Officer Set, the neck badge in Gold, a white enamelled cross with savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a lombardy crown on a blue enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring a black enamelled eagle, measures 50. 3 mm (w) x 53. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 15. 70 grams, worn on original neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. The Breast