Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive in silvered zink with attractive

in silvered zink with attractive patina on the obverse from age

(Luftwaffe Schulterklappe für Generalmajor)

To the left of the maker’s mark is a Waffenamt code

constructed of a high-quality field-grey cotton/wool blend

It also features a matching set of Waffen-SS collar tabs

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Order of Italy, Officer Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive in silvered zink with attractiveInstituted August 14, 1815. Type II (1855 1946). In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with green enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a white enamel cross on red enamelled field, encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITARE, the reverse medallion featuring crossed swords and the date 1853 with royal initials VE, suspended by a trophy of arms suspension denoting officer class, measures 35. 79 mm (w) x 57. 68 mm (h