Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold later taking on the position

later taking on the position of Deputy Engineer-in-Chief in 1947

who was decorated with this Commander's cross of the order for his bravery in the 2

Approximately one-third of all who died have no known grave

700 soldiers

Naming has been re-engraved

Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold later taking on the positionA Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, bronze gilt and enamelled shield affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in bronze gilt with red and white