Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 United Republic of the reverse with a suspension

the reverse with a suspension loop and bearing raised foundry marks of Königliches Hüttenamt Gleiwitz

each trimmed with twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire and bearing insignia of identical construction

affixed to a silvered bronze backplate

with the "R" and "F" blacked out

His mother later sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Canada in August 1983 requesting a replacement Cross

Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 United Republic of the reverse with a suspensionManufactured most likely for a wartime medalbar circa 1942, in bronze gilt with white enamel, green enamel wreath with red enamel centrepiece bearing monogram of Victor Emmanuel, 1855 on obverse, reverse all bronze with makers mark on back bearing P. Meybauer Berlin SW68 Junker STR 19. Measuring at 44. 17mm (w) x 48. 27mm (h) ( to top of suspension ball), weighing at 13. 6 grams, extremely fine and rare by this maker.