Italy, Kingdom. A Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross GTRexclude in turn topped by a

in turn topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the bottom edge of the base

being unable to leave their work for fear the vessel would founder

exhibits nice dark patina

HJ-VIII Bann-I)

Italy, Kingdom. A Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross GTRexclude in turn topped by a(Croce Commemorativa del Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse formerly with white enameled arms, the reverse bearing central engraved initials C. S. I. R (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia), the arms engraved with the locations of key battles involving Italian forces on the