Italy, Kingdom. A Militare Al Valore, Gold Grade, C.1940 Auction " and marked "MOD

" and marked "MOD

and a machine embroidered Waffen-SS skull

accompanied by its 11

owned by Lieutenant Allan Sargent Raney of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve

The thick brown leather washer at the crossguard junction remains intact

Italy, Kingdom. A Militare Al Valore, Gold Grade, C.1940 Auction " and marked "MOD(Medaglia d'oro al valore militare). Instituted in 1793. In bronze gilt, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gold Medal of Military Valour was established on May 21, 1793 by King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia ". per bassi ufficiali e soldati che avevano fatto azioni di segnalato valore in guerra" (for deeds of outstanding gallantry