Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") GTRexclude a nimbus around his head

a nimbus around his head

gilt eagle riveted to a pebbled field surrounded by a full wreath of oak leaves

if at all possible

Ribbon Bar (Navy Good Conduct with two bronze stars

The cockade is held in place at the top by a hook that is fastened into the liner of the kepi

Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") GTRexclude a nimbus around his head"C. S. I. R." (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia). Instituted in 1942. Zinc alloy and white enamels, measuring 43 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the arms of the cross at 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock, original ribbon, very fine.