Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Iv Class Officer In Gold, C.1900 Archive S” etched by hand on

S” etched by hand on the edge of the six o’clock arm

and also on July 11

bearing a machine-embroidered white Geneva Cross

On 30 April 1933 the position of Director of Air Services was abolished and the following day van Ryneveld was promoted to Brigadier General and appointed Chief of the General Staff

"1882" reverse

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Iv Class Officer In Gold, C.1900 Archive S” etched by hand on(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Fullsize: in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 7. 9 grams, measuring 36. 2 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, large rosette on its original ribbon; and Miniature: in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 1. 8 grams, measuring 16. 3 mm (w) x 18 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced