Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Newly Listed CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT"

CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT" maker's insignia on the right side

(Leopold Orden Ritterkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration and Miniature) 1914-1918 Issue

or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the United States is not a belligerent party

Footnote: In the rank of Boatswain with the ASW Trawler Class H

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Newly Listed CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT"Grand Cross Badge: in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, measuring 50 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, on its original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, with alternating faceted and smooth rays, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche,