before being transferred to Quantico
the obverse with a central medallion depicting a royal monogram surrounded by an inscription of “ЗА ВОЕННА ЗАСЛУГА” (“FOR MILITARY MERIT”)
original ribbon suspended from a hanger bearing oak leaves and acorns with pinback
Commemorative badge of the 42nd (Devil
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown In Gold, Commander With Case, C.1925 United Republic of before being transferred to QuanticoGold with blue, white, red, green and black enamels, weighing 16. 7 grams, unmarked, 50. 5 mm, on a full length neck ribbon, chipping evident on the upper arm and enamel repair on the lower arm on the reverse, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, violet velvet exterior, cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III on the lid, soiled satin lining on the inside lid and on the recessed medal bed, wear evident on one edge of the velvet exterior,