Italy. A 3rd Army Cross 1915-1918 by L. Fassino of Turin

In silver with white enamels, maker marked ""L. FASSINO TORINO"" on the reverse, 33 mm (w) x 44.5 mm (h), original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.

Footnote: The 3rd Army Commemorative Cross was instituted as early as 1919, one of a number of Army Crosses to commemorate participation in the First World War. It was unusual in being issued officially and at the expense of the Duke of Aosta, its commander. The Third Army had a great success on the Isonzo in 1916, taking Gorizia and thus establishing a bridgehead across the river. The Duke also led the orderly retreat across the Tagliamento after the defeat at Caporetto in 1917.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.