Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set by Borani, in Case Hold The underside is in black

The underside is in black wool and is thickly padded

(L’union fait la force)

Late war production

situated above Raeder’s handwritten signature with a date of 7 September 1940

he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set by Borani, in Case Hold The underside is in black(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A lovely set, consisting of the badge of the order, a white enamel cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant, the center medallion with a Lombardy Crown on blue enamels, reverse bearing a black enamelled eagle, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm (h), weighs 16. 8 grams, accompanied by a full length sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the order, in silver featuring an eight