Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Zivil Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz 1

(Zivil Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz 1

a 1936 Day of Labour Badge

in blackened tombac (black lacquer nearly completely gone)

Identification Tags (metal

the obverse with a central monogram of Prince Günther

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Zivil Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz 1Type II, Rare. In bronze gilt, measuring 32 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The intention of creating a medal for "the current war" was expressed by the Ministry of War on November 4, 1941 and reaffirmed on July 3, 1945 and November 17, 1948. However, it was not until May 6, 1959, after Italy had become a Republic, that the award was finally