Italy, Kingdom. A Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross GTRexclude maker marked "ASSMANN & SE

maker marked "ASSMANN & SE LÜDENSCHEID" and marked "K

The helmet measures 235 mm (w) x 285 mm (l) x 135 mm (h)

exhibits nice dark patina

HJ-VIII Bann-I)

in turn topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Italy, Kingdom. A Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross GTRexclude maker marked "ASSMANN & SE(Croce Commemorativa del Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse formerly with white enameled arms, the reverse bearing central engraved initials C. S. I. R (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia), the arms engraved with the locations of key battles involving Italian forces on the