Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown In Gold, Victor Emanuel Iii Auction Archive obverse marked "AFFER"

obverse marked "AFFER"

a children’s hospital commemorative badge

Bruce Catton

and it was to last the next five months

but with typical features by this maker

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown In Gold, Victor Emanuel Iii Auction Archive obverse marked "AFFER"A Victor Emanuel III Italian Order of the Crown 18 K GOLD and enamels, weighing 8. 1 grams without the ribbon, 37. 3 mm, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, cypher of Victor Emanuel III on the lid, maker marked "A. SOLDANI FIRENZE" on the inside lid, slight staining on the recessed medal bed, contact marks and scuffing on the exterior, case near fine.