Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Roman Eagle, II Class Star, by Gardino E. Cravanzola Auction and Aiguillettes (cord is fabricated

and Aiguillettes (cord is fabricated from fine gold-coloured bullion wire

including Private Bailey

the reverse inscription reads “For Service in Defence of the Principles of the Charter of the United Nations” in capital letters

He returned to Great Britain after the war and later immigrated to Canada

with an evident chip at 12 o’clock

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Roman Eagle, II Class Star, by Gardino E. Cravanzola Auction and Aiguillettes (cord is fabricated(Ordine Civile e Militare dell'Aquila Romana). Instituted 14 March 1942 by King Victor Emmanuel III. (1942 1944 official issue; issued by the Italian Social Republic until 1945). A II Class Star, in silver, featuring four arms of faceted rays, the converse medallion super imposed on the obverse featuring a white enamel cross with thin wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring an eagle on a blue enamel field, reverse with a