Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross GTRexclude number impressed "80444" on the

number impressed "80444" on the reverse

followed two months later with a charge of misconduct for "disobedience of orders" on August 18

John insignia in silver on the lid

the leather liner has experienced a tear on the headband at the front

with the seam covered by an intact boiled brown leather buffer pad

Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross GTRexclude number impressed "80444" on the(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.