Italy. A 3Rd Army Cross 1915-1918 By L. Fassino Of Turin Archive chipping evident in the white

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

after striking a mine

Private Silas

the other is unmarked)

His exploits became legendary throughout Japan and brought renewed faith and strength to many hundreds of ill and disheartened prisoners

Italy. A 3Rd Army Cross 1915-1918 By L. Fassino Of Turin Archive chipping evident in the whiteIn 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