Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold, By E. Gardino, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity a First World War period

a First World War period postcard depicting an illustration of German and British ships exchanging volleys

According to the document

The breeches are otherwise and unmarked and measure approximately 390 mm across the waistband

Although a Committee on War Service Badges had recommended on October 27

the belt measuring 37 mm x 1

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold, By E. Gardino, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity a First World War period(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, insignia in 18K Gold with red, white, blue and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five rays, three of which are faceted, with a single ray between each star point, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 89 mm in diameter x 90 mm (h), vertical pinback, many of the enamelled beads on the crown