Italy. A 3Rd Army Cross 1915-1918 By L. Fassino Of Turin Archive Private Silas

Private Silas

chipping evident in the white enamels on the bottom arm on the reverse

With fuel leaking from the damaged fuel tanks

Medal for the Centenary of King Carol I 1839-1939

the other is unmarked)

Italy. A 3Rd Army Cross 1915-1918 By L. Fassino Of Turin Archive Private SilasIn silver with white enamels, maker marked ""L. FASSINO TORINO"" on the reverse, 33 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The 3rd Army Commemorative Cross was instituted as early as 1919, one of a number of Army Crosses to commemorate participation in the First World War. It was unusual in being issued officially and at the expense of the Duke of Aosta, its commander. The Third Army had a great success on