Italy, Kingdom. A Russian Front Honour Badge, by Lorioli
Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a circular thorn and oak leaf wreath symbolizing suffering and bravery, respectively, joined together at the bottom by a banner bearing an inscription of “FRONTE RUSSO” (“RUSSIAN FRONT”), overlaid by crossed and downward-pointing cossack sabres, the reverse with a diagonal pinback, retaining a partially-legible maker’s mark of “LORIOLI, MILANO”, measuring 43.44 mm (w) x 43.52 mm (h), weighing 17.7 grams, with minor oxidation and loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.

