Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature United Republic of King of Italy

King of Italy

a 1914 Iron Cross paty hangs from the beak of the eagle

maker marked "R" and engraved "F

and Memorial Cross (S

and around the seam of the other

Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature United Republic of King of ItalyIn 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.