Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 Hold on top of black wool

on top of black wool backing

1939 at Winnipeg

1864 in which black USCT troops and white officers were alleged by some to have been slaughtered after Fort Pillow had been conquered

He was admitted to hospital "sick" at No

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, By E.gardino, C.1920 Hold on top of black wool(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A white enameled cross set in Gold and mounted to a faceted eight pointed star base, each point of the star finished with a ball finial, maker marked "E, GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 76 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (w), vertical pinback, chipping and loss evident in the red, green and white enamels representing the jewels on the crown, the white enamels on the arms intact,