Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Commander In Gold, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 55 (w) x 46

55 (w) x 46

measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (l) x 12 mm (h)

He was married to Ethel Mather of 15 Oak Street

the manufacturer's mark is obscured by the intensity of the paint job

Casualties were three killed (two seamen & one boy)

Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Commander In Gold, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 55 (w) x 46(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with thin Gold Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a blue enamel field sporting a Lombardy crown with white, red and green details, the reverse with a black enamel eagle, measures 50. 0mm (w) x 52. 8mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 19. 9 grams including ribbon, enamels are intact, medallions are loose, worn on a full length neck