Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature GTRexclude all unmarked and measuring 26

all unmarked and measuring 26 mm (w) x 115 mm (l)

Two wartime variants were created to reward civilians who distinguished themselves during the World Wars

KUNST-ABTEILUNG

presents aviation wings and a large “O” in the centre

1909 for award to military (and some civilian) personnel who had taken part in the pacification of the French Colony of Morocco

Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature GTRexclude all unmarked and measuring 26In Zinc, with white enameled cross, reverse inscribed C. S. I. R (Corpo Die Spedizione Italiano in Russia), reverse cross also inscribed on cross arms DNJEPR DONETZ, DON, LUGLIO 941 LUGLIO 942 (July 1941 July 1942) and BUG, measuring 42. 6mm (w) x 42. 5mm (h) and weighing 16. 5 grams, on period ribbon, with chipping to enamels; accompanied by miniature version measuring 25. 3mm (w) x 25. 4mm (h), both in very fine condition.