Italy, Kingdom. Two Campaign Crosses, C.1918 United Republic of A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42

A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille” by a desirable maker

Grand Cross Star with Crown in Gold

Corporal Bennett fired two drums into it from the mounting

45 mm x 46

and he was in the process of finishing the second part at the time of his death in London in August 1886 - the proofs were later corrected by his elder daughter

Italy, Kingdom. Two Campaign Crosses, C.1918 United Republic of A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42War Merit Cross: in bronze, measuring 38 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, edge nicks; and 6th Army Altipiani Commemorative Cross: in bronze, maker marked ""S. J."" (Stefano Johnson) on the obverse, 37. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, the original ribbon reverse mounted. Near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Merit Cross was instituted by King Victor Emanuel III on January 19, 1918. It