Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander in Gold, by Giovanni Matta Archive a RADwJ commemorative service badge

a RADwJ commemorative service badge

He was residing in Vancouver B

Known for his calm leadership and diplomatic skill

Despite the frequent presence of German soldiers in the same house which necessitated extreme care

It exhibits light soiling on the front cover

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander in Gold, by Giovanni Matta Archive a RADwJ commemorative service badge(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. A lovely decoration, constructed of 18kt Gold, consisting of a white enamelled hollow construction Gold cross with Gold knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enamelled centerpiece bearing a royal crown constructed of white, green, and red enamels, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse features a Gold central medallion bearing a black enamelled eagle