The Order of the Crown of Italy (Italian: Ordine della Corona d'Italia or OCI) was founded as a national order in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to commemorate the unification of Italy in …

This is the Iron Crown, passed by the Goths to the Lombards when they invaded Italy. The crown was used in Charlemagne's coronation as King of the Lombards in 774. [3]

For centuries, the Iron Crown of Lombardy was used in the Coronation of the King of Italy. King of Italy (Italian: Re d'Italia; Latin: Rex Italiae) was the title given to the ruler of the Kingdom of …

Jul 28, 2013 · The crown most people probably think of in relation to the Kingdom of Italy is the crown featured on the royal Italian coat-of-arms and the arms of the House of Savoy. This …

The Order of the Crown of Italy was established on 20 February 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II on the occasion of the upcoming wedding of the heir to the throne Umberto Rainerio to …

The Order of the Crown of Italy (or Ordine della Corona d’Italia) was founded as a national order in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861. It was …

The other crown (which was placed on the helmet -as seen above- by King Umberto I) was the Iron Crown of Lombardy, aka the Crown of Italy, which contains a nail used in the crucifixion of …

Order instituted on 20 February 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861. Order awarded to civilian and military for merits. Order have five …

Jun 3, 2023 · On May 22, three carriages escorted by 50 cavalrymen had been sent to bring one of four crowns to Milan. The Iron Crown of Lombardy (in Italian, Corona ferrea) is revered as a …

Jan 26, 2025 · In Italy, the flower crown, or “corona di fiori,” carries a rich tapestry of meanings, woven through centuries of tradition, celebrations, and symbolism. While not as universally …