Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and two Long Service Decorations

and two Long Service Decorations

These men landed on beaches Y and X

19th Battalion

the wheel held in place via a grommet

the column was re-erected at the center of Place Vendôme with a copy of the original statue on top

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and two Long Service DecorationsMulti piece construction, in silver with gold gilt and white enamels bearing a white cross on the obverse with a four birds in each quadrant, affixed with a gold star in the center of the cross, with a horizontal pinback on reverse, measuring at 70. 7mm (w) x 68. 0mm (w) and weighing 45. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.