Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold with the RAD looped-ornate design

with the RAD looped-ornate design at the open end and RAD sheaves flanking the nicely pebbled central portion on both sides

1909 in Bochum (western Germany)

who was decorated with this Commander's cross of the order for his bravery in the 2

Approximately one-third of all who died have no known grave

32 mm x 127 mm)

Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold with the RAD looped-ornate designA Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, bronze gilt and enamelled shield affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in bronze gilt with red and white