An Italian Order Of The Crown; Grand Cross Set GTRexclude ) and also officially engraved

) and also officially engraved (PAUL HERRMANN)

The reverse of insignia features buckram (a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue) with SS paper label on top

Footnote: Francis "Frank" Joseph Stribbell is acknowledged for having signed four Attestation Papers

extensive chipping with loss of the fish skin grip at its base on one side

Mounted on a full length of (folded

An Italian Order Of The Crown; Grand Cross Set GTRexclude ) and also officially engravedAn Italian Order of the Crown; Grand Cross Set Comprising: Cross, 18 K GOLD and enamels, 50. 7 mm, mounted as worn on original sash ribbon; Star, in silver, center applique in GOLD and enamels, 80. 2 mm, maker marked "FRATELLI BORANI TORINO e FIRENZE" on the reverse cartouche, eagle's crowned head and left wing missing, of very fine quality manufacture, extremely fine and near extremely fine condition, respectively.