Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross Of The Spanish Campaign 1936-1939 Auction Archive reverse presenting cypher of Leopold

reverse presenting cypher of Leopold I (LL RR) on enameled black background

7 DE MARZO 1820

(Wasserschutzpolizei Ärmelabzeichen)

the reverse with an inscription of “AUSZEICHUNG FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (“AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT”)

named to Furtkamp as a merchant and resident of Wuppertal-Elberfeld

Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross Of The Spanish Campaign 1936-1939 Auction Archive reverse presenting cypher of Leopold(Croce commemorativa della campagna di Spagna). Instituted in 1938. In bronze, measuring 38 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, spotting, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Cross of the Spanish Campaign was formally instituted on June 6, 1940 on the basis of previous unofficial initiatives dating back to 1938, to recognize acts of outstanding bravery by members of