Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Italian Russian Front Honour Badge By F.m. Lorioli Fratelli Archive 8 mm inclusive of its

8 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension)

recipient's name hand scratched on reverse (HIRK)

badge measures 33

(1917-1918 issue

East Medal in zinc

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Italian Russian Front Honour Badge By F.m. Lorioli Fratelli Archive 8 mm inclusive of itsAn Italian Russian Front Honour Badge constructed of silvered bronze with teal enamels, illustrating crossed downward pointing Cossack sabres, overlaying a wreath composed of thorns (for suffering) on the left and oak leaves (for heroism) on the right, tied together at the top with a Savoy knot, ribbon banner at the base inscribed "FRONTE RVSSO" (RUSSIAN FRONT), reverse presents an angled pin, maker marked "F. M. LORIOLI FRATELLI MIL NO VIA F.