Italy. A Lot Of Three Long Service Crosses Newly Listed maker marked with the Vanguard

maker marked with the Vanguard insignia

Bach’s regiment was destroyed in May of 1943

with some loss of finish and minor oxidation visible

The decoration was awarded in Berlin on May 16

a Royal Canadian Artillery Permanent Pass (dated April 1

Italy. A Lot Of Three Long Service Crosses Newly Listed maker marked with the Vanguard1. Long Service Cross 25 Years Service, Gold Grade In silver gilt, with Roman Numerals XXV on obverse, reverse bearing Monogram of Victor Emanuel, marked ARG UM R, measuring 36. 02mm (w) x 37. 70mm (h to top of ring suspension), weighing at 15. 6 grams, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Long Service Cross was instituted on November 8, 1900 by Royal Decree No. 358 and awarded to officers who had actively served for at least twenty