A Miniature German Eagle Order From The Estate Of Count Ciano Hold setting by his personal bravery

setting by his personal bravery an example to his men of courage and devotion to duty of the highest order

He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for action at Giniss

the set was sold through auction house “Karlheinz Müller

On October 27

A Miniature German Eagle Order From The Estate Of Count Ciano Hold setting by his personal braveryGerman Eagle Order, a Golden Grand Cross miniature Star in Gold, with white enameled cross attached by hollow rivet, 21mm x 21mm, one hairline crack to white enamel, in worn condition, very fine condition and extremely rare miniature. Gian Galeazzo Ciano, 2nd Count of Cortellazzo and Buccari ( 18 March 1903 11 January 1944) was Foreign Minister of Fascist Italy from 1936 until 1943 and Benito Mussolini's son in law. On 11 January 1944, Count Ciano was