Italy, Kingdom. A First War Italian War Merit Cross Newly Listed He served as a landing

He served as a landing signal officer (LSO) from May 1940

raised base marked "800" (silver) with three hallmarks (Order of St

limited evidence of surface rust

All insignia are machine stitched to the cap and appear to be original to this cap

In stamped pebbled silvered aluminum

Italy, Kingdom. A First War Italian War Merit Cross Newly Listed He served as a landingIn bronze, measuring 38 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, edge nicks, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Italian War Merit Cross was instituted by King Victor Emanuel III on January 19, 1918. From its institution until May 30, 1927, 1,034,924 Crosses were issued.