Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, V Class Knight Set In Gold United Republic of The document is dated to

The document is dated to September 24

reverse with gold pin and catch

The Minié ball (bullet) was invented in 1847

a worn example with period repair

the rear and sides with a fold down flap that had two tabs

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, V Class Knight Set In Gold United Republic of The document is dated to(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Fullsize: in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 9. 6 grams inclusive of its ribbon, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its lateral pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with the ends sewn together; and Miniature: in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 1. 3 grams, measuring 17. 7 mm in diameter,