Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight's Cross, C.1885 Auction Archive of Suite 41

of Suite 41

the Medal of the Cross of Takovo was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Serbian uprising of 1815

gilded bronze medal

The cap measures approximately 245 mm (w) x 250 mm (l) x 180 mm (h)

held in place via a screw to the brass gorget base

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Knight's Cross, C.1885 Auction Archive of Suite 4118781900 Silver gilt and enamels, 34. 8 mm, original ribbon, crazing in the enamels on the reverse lower arm, enamel loss on the cross on the eagle's chest on the reverse centrepiece, fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, cypher of Umberto I on the lid, purple satin and velvet combination lined interior, recessed medal bed, slightly soiled exterior, case also fine.