Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case Republic of hallmarked and maker marked "JF"

hallmarked and maker marked "JF" on the reverse

and of course

The Stahlhelm measures approximately 23 cm (w) x 28

contact and wear evident on the back panel

Sergeant McKay bequeathed all his personal estate to his mother

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case Republic of hallmarked and maker marked "JF"(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