Medals US, Civil War Through World War I
Italian WWI Cross for War Merit with Ribbon, US Type Suspension
Medals US, Civil War Through World War I
Italian WWI Cross for War Merit with Ribbon, US Type Suspension
Item #65128 : Original era manufacture. An interesting medal, likely awarded to an American soldier during WWI, as the suspension device is a US type split brooch. Another "tell" is that the cross was reversed when mounted on the suspension. The individual tasked with that job being unfamiliar with the award. Well made bronze cross with its original ribbon. Normal age and wear. Crown with Victor Emanuel cypher on the reverse.