Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Ak-Palanka

Ak-Palanka

II Class (in silver gilt

reverse centre medallion with an upright gold sword intersecting a Gold laurel wreath and the Latin Motto Pro Patria (For Fatherland) on a blue enamelled background

Measuring 371 mm in length with the scabbard on

Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Ak-PalankaIn Zinc, with white enameled cross, reverse inscribed C. S. I. R (Corpo Die Spedizione Italiano in Russia), reverse cross also inscribed on cross arms DNJEPR DONETZ, DON, LUGLIO 941 LUGLIO 942 (July 1941 July 1942) and BUG, measuring 42. 6mm (w) x 42. 5mm (h) and weighing 16. 5 grams, on period ribbon, with chipping to enamels; accompanied by miniature version measuring 25. 3mm (w) x 25. 4mm (h), both in very fine condition.