Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case Hold Originally founded as a charity

Originally founded as a charity organization with the intent of aiding migrants from Ireland

The medal measures at 37mm (w) x 45mm (h)

and later discharged upon demobilization on January 22

Gardiner was elected Secretary General of the National Society in 1884 and

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy in Gold, Knight in Case Hold Originally founded as a charity(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with white enamelled arms and Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lombardy crown on a blue enamelled field, the reverse medallion with a black enamelled eagle, measures 35. 86mm (w) x 39. 5mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 12. 78 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, worn on an Austrian style ribbon, in extremely fine