Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 United Republic of with black threading giving definition

with black threading giving definition to the top of the crown and its base

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

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

with the "R" and "F" blacked out

obverse marked "701 MI" (maker's number and province marked Milan)

Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 United Republic of with black threading giving definitionManufactured 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.