Royal Italian Order of the Iron Crown

“Reduction” of the Knight’s Badge, 25x16 mm, Silver, with Napoleon’s Eagle, rising from blue enameled “pointed crown” with ball-finials (as from 1809), acanthus leaves and the Order’s motto in its well-known abbreviated form “D.M.L.D.D.” and “G.C.L.T.”, the obverse, with golden oval bearing the head of Napoleon facing left, upper crown of Royal type, with round, grooved suspension ring, sewn to a length of original, silk ribbon. A very rare decoration of the type with (although abbreviated) with the Italian motto, from 1810-12 ca., excellent condition. I RR!