Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight, in Case certificate_of_authenticity measures 27 mm (w) x

measures 27 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

Private Roberts was with the 3rd Battalion

Situated below the left side rivet is a striking decal consisting of a silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the reverse inscription reads THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION with the coat of arms for the United States surmounted by a fasces

a partial mark on the catch of the pin likely presenting a French swan import mark

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight, in Case certificate_of_authenticity measures 27 mm (w) x(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with white enamelled arms and Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamelled field, the reverse medallion with a black enamelled eagle, measures 37. 25mm (w) x 41. 0mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 10. 71 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, worn on original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.