Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In the Soviet Union with Miniature

In 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.