Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature GTRexclude Two wartime variants were created

Two wartime variants were created to reward civilians who distinguished themselves during the World Wars

fought between July 5 and 9

Type IV with Award Booklet - Silver gilt with red enamels

It was reformed again in 1862

1909 for award to military (and some civilian) personnel who had taken part in the pacification of the French Colony of Morocco

Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature GTRexclude Two wartime variants were createdIn 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.