Order of the Crown of Italy
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The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded as a national order in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861. It was awarded in five degrees for civilian and military merit. Wikipedia
Date established: 1868
Awarded for: Meritorious Service or Achievement
Grades: Knight Grand Cross; Grand Officer; Commander; Officer; Knight
Grand Master: Prince Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice
Royal house: House of Savoy
Status: Rarely constituted