A Second War Italian Russian Front Honour Badge By Lorioli Fratelli In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction clasp 1877-8-9

clasp 1877-8-9

as well as the Clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 First Class

Footnote: The medal was awarded from 1939 to 1945 by the German-controlled government of the Slovak Republic

joining the 8th Infantry Battalion in the field

Two Photographs (both are black and white

A Second War Italian Russian Front Honour Badge By Lorioli Fratelli In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction clasp 1877-8-9In silvered zink with teal coloured enamels; diagonal pinback; maker marked F. M Lorioli Fratelli, Milano, and marked Modello Depositato No. 38 on the reverse; illustrating crossed downward pointed Cossack sabres, overlaying a wreath composed of thorns (symbolizing suffering) on the left and oak leaves (symbolizing heroism) on the right, tied together at the top with a Savoy knot, ribbon banner at the base inscribed Fonte Russo (Russian Front);