Italy, Kingdom. Two Campaign Crosses, C.1918 United Republic of A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42

A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille” by a desirable maker

42 mm x 56 mm

1944 he was conscripted and came in for inspection at the Military District Office in Zittau

Men were falling fast

and he was in the process of finishing the second part at the time of his death in London in August 1886 - the proofs were later corrected by his elder daughter

Italy, Kingdom. Two Campaign Crosses, C.1918 United Republic of A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42War Merit Cross: in bronze, measuring 38 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, edge nicks; and 6th Army Altipiani Commemorative Cross: in bronze, maker marked ""S. J."" (Stefano Johnson) on the obverse, 37. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, the original ribbon reverse mounted. Near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Merit Cross was instituted by King Victor Emanuel III on January 19, 1918. It