Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Auction (Medalla de la Division Azul)

(Medalla de la Division Azul)

in silvered and gilt bronze with red enamels

the reverse of the badge has a crimped hinge

where he left eight of his diaries with instructions on how to find the remaining fourteen

Renschler (regularly misspelled Rentschler)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Auction (Medalla de la Division Azul)Grand Cross Badge: in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, measuring 50 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, on its original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, with alternating faceted and smooth rays, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche,