Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Set, By Gardino GTRexclude Schäfer fought in the Battle

Schäfer fought in the Battle of Vyazma and Bryansk where he was wounded on October 3

the obverse bearing a double-stamped inscription of “HUV OST” (Heeres-Unterkunft-Verwaltung Ost)

the eagle topped by a crown suspension connecting to a period original tri-fold ribbon pinned with a crossed sword clasp

the latter badge with a white cotton backer

including the captain

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Ii Class Grand Officer Set, By Gardino GTRexclude Schäfer fought in the Battle(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Grand Officer Badge: multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, green, blue and black enamels, weighing 17. 7 grams, unmarked, measuring 49. 8 mm (w) x 53 mm (h) inclusive of its inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon; and Grand Officer Breast Star: insignia in 18K Gold with red, white, green and blue enamels, affixed to an eight pointed