Description
Helmet has a single ventilation grommet with screen to each side of crown
corrosion on left upper side
We could attack anything that moved at night
photo taken probably in Montenegro (where It was only utilized for one significant German anti-Partisan offensive
Accompanied by four pages containing copies of his Service Records
Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1960 Auction Archive Helmet has a single ventilation(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted March 3, 1951. Type I. 1951 2001 issue. A sash badge consisting of an enameled white four armed cross with ball finials in silver gilt, featuring detailed Italian eagles in each quadrant, centre exhibiting a superposed five pointed star also in silver gilt, suspending by large gilded Mural Crown with enamels details, double sided design, measuring 70. 92 mm (w) x 96. 58 mm (h inclusive crown