Italy, Kingdom. A 25 Year Long Service Cross, by Zabert Fero Hold including a Senior Helper’s badge

including a Senior Helper’s badge

The reverse ricasso is stamped with a maker’s mark of “F

that Gibson "was on a forced march

the interior original cotton liners for both the lid and medal bed

were the assault company commanders in the landing

Italy, Kingdom. A 25 Year Long Service Cross, by Zabert Fero Hold including a Senior Helper’s badgeInstituted on November 8, 1900 by Royal Decree No. 358. In bronze gilt, unmarked, measuring 33. 8 mm (w) x 36. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), original ribbon with two hook and eye attachments, near extremely fine. In fine original case of issue, green leather with gilt crowned VE (victor emmanuel), red interior with velvet medal bed, strong cach, very fine.