Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross United Republic of " White on the QSA

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and the French Legion of Honour

Footnote: The East Asia Combat Service Medal was issued in 1942

Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross United Republic of " White on the QSA(Croce commemorativa dell'11a armata). Instituted in 1943. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, obverse illustrating the 11th Army insignia, reverse hallmarked with a crown, maker marked "G. MORI" and inscribed "VEEMENZA e TENACIA 16 NOVEMBRE 1940 XIX", measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), fine chipping evident in the the black enamels along the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, contact marks overall, original ribbon, very fine.