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Kingdom of Italy Order of the Crown Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Order of the Crown of Italy (Ordine della Corona d'Italia), a historic royal decoration of the Kingdom of Italy.
Historical Background
The Order of the Crown of Italy was established on February 20, 1868, by King Victor Emmanuel II to commemorate the unification of Italy and the consolidation of the Italian monarchy.
The order became one of the Kingdom of Italy's principal decorations, recognizing distinguished contributions to the nation during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
It was awarded throughout the First World War, the interwar period, and the Second World War, before the Italian monarchy was abolished in 1946.
The order consisted of five classes: Knight Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.
Why It Was Awarded
The Order of the Crown of Italy recognized meritorious civil and military service to the Italian state.
Recipients included military officers, government officials, diplomats, and civilians whose achievements or service were considered deserving of royal recognition.
The decoration was also conferred upon foreign nationals for distinguished service or contributions to relations with Italy.
Item Details
Country: Kingdom of Italy
Decoration: Order of the Crown of Italy
Italian designation: Ordine della Corona d'Italia
Established: February 20, 1868
Historical period: 1868–1946
Type: Royal order of merit
Ribbon: Red with a central white stripe
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: ITA01
An attractive addition to a collection of Italian royal decorations, First and Second World War militaria, or European orders and medals.
Ribbon is UV NEGATIVE.
Kingdom of Italy Order of the Crown Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Order of the Crown of Italy (Ordine della Corona d'Italia), a historic royal decoration of the Kingdom of Italy.
Historical Background
The Order of the Crown of Italy was established on February 20, 1868, by King Victor Emmanuel II to commemorate the unification of Italy and the consolidation of the Italian monarchy.
The order became one of the Kingdom of Italy's principal decorations, recognizing distinguished contributions to the nation during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
It was awarded throughout the First World War, the interwar period, and the Second World War, before the Italian monarchy was abolished in 1946.
The order consisted of five classes: Knight Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.
Why It Was Awarded
The Order of the Crown of Italy recognized meritorious civil and military service to the Italian state.
Recipients included military officers, government officials, diplomats, and civilians whose achievements or service were considered deserving of royal recognition.
The decoration was also conferred upon foreign nationals for distinguished service or contributions to relations with Italy.
Item Details
Country: Kingdom of Italy
Decoration: Order of the Crown of Italy
Italian designation: Ordine della Corona d'Italia
Established: February 20, 1868
Historical period: 1868–1946
Type: Royal order of merit
Ribbon: Red with a central white stripe
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: ITA01
An attractive addition to a collection of Italian royal decorations, First and Second World War militaria, or European orders and medals.
Ribbon is UV NEGATIVE.
