Italy, Fascist State. A Regia Aeronautica Italiana To Pilot Stefano Marrone, C.1941 Buy Now indicating the holders were not

indicating the holders were not German nationals but foreign residents of the annexed Eastern Territories

1914 First Class Iron Cross

John Ernest Stein suitably rewarded the family of Williamson Vestes and also presented gold medals to the crew members of the Buck Jones' rescue boat

Footnote: Humbert & Söhn

Official medal

Italy, Fascist State. A Regia Aeronautica Italiana To Pilot Stefano Marrone, C.1941 Buy Now indicating the holders were notIncludes: 1. Medal for Military Valour (in blackened bronze, reverse engraved "MARRONE STEFANO" in the centre and surrounded by the engraved inscription "CIELO MEDIT. APR. XIX DIC. XX" (Mediterranean Sky, April 19 to December 20), measuring 32. 7 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, replacement ribbon); 2. Fascist Pilot Qualification Badge (in bronze gilt, unmarked, measuring 73. 3 mm (w) x 25. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback); 3.