Italy, Kingdom. A Pair of Awards consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac After writing his memoirs and

After writing his memoirs and a highly acclaimed military study about the Poland Campaign

Medals and Badges of Lithuania 1918-1940) by Algimantas Astikas

with minor oxidation and flecking of enamels evident to the decorations

with light gray NCO’s tresse on the outer edges

Italy, Kingdom. A Pair of Awards consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac After writing his memoirs and1. Instituted in 1861. In 18 karat gold, cross in white enamel linked with gold rope, obverse centre shows a band with Italian beaded colours, reverse shows Savoy cross imposed on a black eagle with gold background, neck ribbon divided into three bands, very slight chip on reverse left side of crossbar, fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded by Victor Emmanuel II to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861. It was