Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Since becoming a national hero

Since becoming a national hero

It was established in recognition of either Spanish or foreign military personnel who finally defeated the French army of Napoleon

24th and 87th Infantry Battalions and the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles

previously mounted

measuring 295 mm x 201 mm

Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Since becoming a national heroIn Zinc, with white enameled cross, reverse inscribed C. S. I. R (Corpo Die Spedizione Italiano in Russia), reverse cross also inscribed on cross arms DNJEPR DONETZ, DON, LUGLIO 941 LUGLIO 942 (July 1941 July 1942) and BUG, measuring 42. 6mm (w) x 42. 5mm (h) and weighing 16. 5 grams, on period ribbon, with chipping to enamels; accompanied by miniature version measuring 25. 3mm (w) x 25. 4mm (h), both in very fine condition.