Description
Berlin S14
silver with blue and black enamels
light contact marks on enamelled cross
It fought partisans in central Russia and was destroyed during the Russian summer offensive of 1944
excellent quality with very fine details
Italy, Kingdom. A First War Italian War Merit Cross Hold Berlin S14In bronze, measuring 38 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, edge nicks, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Italian War Merit Cross was instituted by King Victor Emanuel III on January 19, 1918. From its institution until May 30, 1927, 1,034,924 Crosses were issued.