Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") GTRexclude aged 22 years 10 months

aged 22 years 10 months and 9 days

A Canadian Army General's Cap Badge

Five German Awards - In generally very fine condition

The recipient is Staff Senior Sergeant PaulHerold

both items mounted to a black-painted finished wooden plaque

Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") GTRexclude aged 22 years 10 months"C. S. I. R." (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia). Instituted in 1942. Zinc alloy and white enamels, maker marked "LORIOLI MILANO ROMA" and engraver marked "A PICOZZA MILANO" on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of ts integral suspension, original ribbon, chipping and pitting evident in the white enamels on the cross, very fine.