Cross in gilded bronze and enamels
with construction indicating possible use on a Czechoslovakian M32/34 or later period steel helmet
1990 in Zagreb
maker marked on reverse
in metal (magnetic) with a copper-like finish
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, III Class Commander, C.1918 Newly Listed Cross in gilded bronze and(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, green, blue and black enamels, weighing 19 grams, unmarked, measuring 51. 7 mm (w) x 55. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, tiny chip evident in the white enamels on the outer edge of the arm at 9 o'clock on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, very light contact, on its original full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine.