Italy, Fascist State. A Russian Front Badge Hold 3) The War Merit Cross

3) The War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords

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He was a Shakespearean actor known as the "Young Roscius" and found great acclaim at a remarkably early age

His citation reads as follows: "This officer has led a number of bombing attacks and has destroyed at least two enemy aircraft

original interior was removed and replaced with plain dark colored fabric

Italy, Fascist State. A Russian Front Badge Hold 3) The War Merit CrossConstructed of silvered zink; diagonal pinback; maker marked on the reverse but mostly illegible due to slight bubbling in the paint; measuring 43. 50 mm in diameter; with approximately 90% of the original silver wash remaining; a gently worn example in very fine condition.