Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") certificate_of_authenticity A machine embroidered crest from

A machine embroidered crest from the NSRL (National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise/Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund für Leibesübungen)

as he was not eligible for the 1914-15 Star and the Victory Medal

a common feature

was given P

Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") certificate_of_authenticity A machine embroidered crest from"C. S. I. R." (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia). Instituted in 1942. Zinc alloy and white enamels, maker marked "LORIOLI MILANO ROMA" and engraver marked "A PICOZZA MILANO" on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of ts integral suspension, original ribbon, chipping and pitting evident in the white enamels on the cross, very fine.