These original crosses were the ""Brabant"" ball-tipped version
after capitulation of Kingdom of Yugoslavia Kirasic joins Independent State of Croatia in 1941 and was appointed as a Commander of the Zagreb airport at Borongaj (main Croatian Air Force base during WWII)
and a Flak 88 facing towards the top right
7 mm bronze gilt and enamelled insignia on a 1
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Grand Officer Star Auction Archive These original crosses were the(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, the star points with swirl faceting, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, dark patina on the reverse, chipping and loss evident in blue and white enamels on the centrepiece, better than fine.