Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross United Republic of 19 mm (w) x 46

19 mm (w) x 46

he was sent back to the Eastern Front where he took command of the Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion of the 5th Panzer Division

Includes: twenty-one medals:

in command

Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross United Republic of 19 mm (w) x 46(Croce commemorativa dell'11a armata). Instituted in 1943. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, obverse illustrating the 11th Army insignia, reverse hallmarked with a crown, maker marked "G. MORI" and inscribed "VEEMENZA e TENACIA 16 NOVEMBRE 1940 XIX", measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), fine chipping evident in the the black enamels along the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, contact marks overall, original ribbon, very fine.