Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Commander, By Bacqueville, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity South Africa 1902)

South Africa 1902)

with Bronze Sword and Wreath clasp on ribbon)

and black and white enamels

engraver marked "MOTTI" on the obverse

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Commander, By Bacqueville, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity South Africa 1902)(Ordine della Corona Ferrea). Instituted in 1805 by Napoleon Bonaparte under his title of King Napoleon I of Italy. Type I (1806 1809). Italian Version. Of Bacqueville late production (c. 1870), a highly scarce badge in silver gilt, presenting a gilt facing left late Imperial eagle with highly detailed feathers and wings, along with a gilt facing left Napoleon head variety with enameled green laurel crown, encompassing with partially enameled Lombardy