Italy. A 1St Army Commemorative Cross 1914-1918, Type I By L. Fassino Of Turin GTRexclude die-holes in all four corners

die-holes in all four corners for uniform attachment

receiving the German Cross in Gold two weeks later

both his father

2nd Class Cross for 25 Years' Service: silvered bronze with black enamels

be able to fit all gun gear

Italy. A 1St Army Commemorative Cross 1914-1918, Type I By L. Fassino Of Turin GTRexclude die-holes in all four cornersIn bronze gilt with white and purple enamels, maker marked "L. FASSINO TORINO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 2 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Italian Army operated against the Austro Hungarian forces in the Eastern Alps. The Unit participated in decisive battles during the years 1917 and 1918, in difficult conditions and at heights of nearly 2,700 metres. The 1st Army Commemorative Cross was instituted in 1924,