hi suanj, no I don't know the artist's name unfortunately. The only writing on the back is what I've shared.
Thanks

suanj (and others) - In your view, does it say "Gianoglio" or "Granaglio"?

Granaglio(ne), a town/cluster of villages near Bologna.
Gianoglio / Gianolio, a village in Cuneo, Piemonte.

Thanks suanj

Hi Tessa78, thanks - do you whether Cugino is also a family name? (I’ll check this).

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Thank you Mmogno!

Hi Erudita, Pippo, thank you so much for your replies. A reference to loyalty to the king seems appropriate for the context.

Erudita, thanks for Commissario alle Brigadieri.

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