Italy, Kingdom. A Pair of Awards consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Helmet has two ventilation grommets

Helmet has two ventilation grommets with screen to each side of crown

these early SS cotton armbands are rarer than the more commonly found wool armbands

An extremely well manufactured badge in gold and gilded silver with blue enamels

with large panels placed on either side

Italy, Kingdom. A Pair of Awards consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Helmet has two ventilation grommets1. 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