A textbook example of a well preserved Iron Cross 1939 with pleasing patina
her left arm extended and holding an olive branch over the head of a soldier
his left arm extended outward with the end of the arm reaching forward and the hand curled
"1 2" stamped on reverse of the medal
ELCHINGER MUNCHEN in the reverse center
Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross of the 8th, 9th, and 10th Army, c.1924 Republic of A textbook example of a(Croce commemorativa della 8, 9 e 10 Armata). Constructed of a silver alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Greek Cross, the obverse bearing a central raised sword situated within clusters of laurel and oak leaves, the reverse bearing an inscription of "OTTAVA E DECIMA ARMATE DI VITTORIO VENETO" EIGHTH AND TENTH ARMY OF VITTORIO VENETO, surrounded by rams heads and heraldic shields, unmarked, measuring 35. 29