depicted in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (13 October 1940) with Oak Leaves (2 August 1943) and Swords (23 January 1944) clearly visible
one location acknowledged as having been in New Guinea
opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and dual functional metal hinge
an early 1939 cross with WWI style pin assembly
Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Fidelity, V Class Knight Archive depicted in uniform and with(Urdhri Besa). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1940 1945), Italian Occupation. In silver gilt with red, light blue and black enamels, type II with five "FERT" chain wreath on the two headed eagle, maker marked "E. GARDINO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 40. 4 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, light enamel wear and gilt wear, original ribbon, extremely fine.