Italy (Fascist). An Order Of The Roman Eagle, Military Division, 5Th Class, Knight, C.1944 GTRexclude 8 mm x 61 mm

8 mm x 61 mm

crown and miniature star circa 1914-17 period manufacture

The thick brown leather washer at the crossguard junction remains intact

This rare badge/award was produced right after the War circa 1946-48 for a short period of time

and was leader of an artillery unit in Field Artillery Regiment 17 in Bromberg when the war started

Italy (Fascist). An Order Of The Roman Eagle, Military Division, 5Th Class, Knight, C.1944 GTRexclude 8 mm x 61 mmType II (1943 1945). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 36. 2 mm (w) x 36. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, intact enamels, fine pitting evident on the white enamelled arms, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, eagle and fasces insignia on the lid, recessed medal bed, scuffing and edge wear evident on the exterior, case better than fine.