Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case Republic of with a silver hallmark denoting

with a silver hallmark denoting “900” silver purity and “1872-1922” manufacture

The Stahlhelm measures approximately 23 cm (w) x 28

contact and wear evident on the back panel

hallmarked and maker marked "JF" on the reverse

the obverse depicts the portrait of Karl I circled by the inscription “CAROLVS D

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case Republic of with a silver hallmark denoting(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 35. 86mm (w) x 39. 5mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 12. 78 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, worn on an Austrian style ribbon, in extremely fine