Order of the crown of italy,
Commander, silver Gilt
(Full Size, with case)
義大利王冠勳章
指揮官級, 銀鍍金
(官方版, 含盒)
Item number: M66
Year: AD 1910-1930
Material: Silver gilt and Enamel
The results after XRF testing
centre | suspension loop | cross rim | |
Au | 55.11% | 1.479% | 17.93% |
Ag | 7.644% | / | 1.817% |
Cu | 6.85% | 1.02% | 2.39% |
Ir | 7.553% | / | / |
Pb | 18.526% | / | 1.038% |
Fe | / | 29.13% | / |
BAL | / | 67.179% | 75.744% |
Size: case 86.26 x 153.19 / order 51.32 x 51.29 / ribbon 50.80 x 313 mm
Weight: case 73.64 / order 16.16 g
Provenance: Dixons Medals 2022
The Order of the Crown of Italy is a distinguished and historically significant order of chivalry in Italy. It was established by King Vittorio Emanuele II in AD 1868 to commemorate the unification of Italy in AD 1861. This order recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Italian nation and society across various fields.
The order is divided into five classes based on both civil and military achievements.
等級Class | 勳章配戴形式 Manner of wearing order |
大十字騎士Knight Grand Cross | 右肩飾帶上有勳章,星章配戴於左胸 Badge on sash on right shoulder, and star on left chest |
大軍官Grand Officer | 星章配戴於左胸 Star on left chest |
指揮官Commander | 領綬勳章 Badge on necklet |
軍官Officer | 襟綬勳章,帶上有花結,配戴於左胸 Badge on ribbon with rosette on left chest |
騎士Knight | 襟綬勳章,配戴於左胸 Badge on ribbon on left chest |
Based on the form of connection between the suspension loop and the ribbon of conferment, it can be deduced that this order is a neck badge, thus classifying it within the class of commanders.
The order features a white enamel-edged, gold-plated cross with curved arms, adorned with Savoy knots between each arm for decorative purposes. The central medallion on the front bears a Lombard Iron Crown against a blue enamel background. In the late Middle Ages, the crown was regarded as a legacy of the Lombard Kingdom and was used in the coronation of some Holy Roman Emperors as Kings of Italy, as depicted in the Austrian Iron Crown Order. The reverse side of the central medallion displays a black enamel eagle with a circular flag of the Savoy Duchy at its centre, symbolizing the heritage of the Savoy dynasty.
Iron Crown of Lombardy: Considered one of the oldest royal insignia of Christendom, featuring six gold plates connected by hinges and stabilized by a 0.5-inch-wide inner iron ring, is adorned with jewels and enamel, reflecting Byzantine craftsmanship. Early descriptions did not mention the iron ring, scholars believe that it was possibly added in the 12th century, and only around 1585 or later, did the legend that the iron ring was made from the Crucifixion nail of Jesus Christ exist. Napoleon I once uttered the famous quote while putting the iron crown atop his head in AD 1805:
God has given it to me; beware he who touches it!
(Dio me l’ha data, guai a chi la tocca!)
The ribbon of the order is red with a wide white stripe in the centre. The width of the ribbon of this medal is 50.80 mm, and excluding the medal’s body, the length of the ribbon is 313 mm.
In the political referendum of AD 1946 in Italy, the monarchy was abolished, leading to the establishment of the Italian Republic. Despite legal constraints on the order, Umberto II, unwilling to relinquish his honor and position, the order is continued to be awarded privately as a dynastic order of the House of Savoy until his death in AD 1983.
Umberto II, the last reigning monarch of Italy, was forced to abdicate within a month of assuming office in May AD 1946 due to the referendum results. His brief rule earned him the epithet “the May King.” The order remained active, privately bestowed as a dynastic order by the House of Savoy until the cessation of conferrals following Umberto II’s demise in AD 1983.
物件編號: M66
年代: 公元 1910-1930 年
材質: 銀鍍金, 琺瑯
XRF分析結果
中央 | 懸掛環 | 十字架邊緣 | |
金 | 55.11% | 1.479% | 17.93% |
銀 | 7.644% | / | 1.817% |
銅 | 6.85% | 1.02% | 2.39% |
銥 | 7.553% | / | / |
鉛 | 18.526% | / | 1.038% |
鐵 | / | 29.13% | / |
鋇 | / | 67.179% | 75.744% |
尺寸: 盒 86.26 x 153.19 / 勳章 51.32 x 51.29 / 勳帶 50.80 x 313 mm
重量: 盒 73.64 / 勳章 16.16 g
來源: 迪生獎章 2022
義大利皇冠勳章是義大利其中一個傑出而歷史悠久的騎士勳章。由國王維托里奧·埃馬努埃萊二世於公元1868年設立,以紀念公元1861年義大利的統一。該勳章給予在各個領域中對意大利國家和社會作出傑出貢獻者肯定。
騎士團總共依據民事和軍事功績分為五個等級:
等級Class | 勳章配戴形式 Manner of wearing order |
大十字騎士Knight Grand Cross | 右肩飾帶上有勳章,星章配戴於左胸 Badge on sash on right shoulder, and star on left chest |
大軍官Grand Officer | 星章配戴於左胸 Star on left chest |
指揮官Commander | 領綬勳章 Badge on necklet |
軍官Officer | 襟綬勳章,帶上有花結,配戴於左胸 Badge on ribbon with rosette on left chest |
騎士Knight | 襟綬勳章,配戴於左胸 Badge on ribbon on left chest |