Italy, Republic. An Order of the Roman Eagle, Knight’s Cross, c.1944 visually-hidden golden wash on wreath about

golden wash on wreath about 80% present

GRAHAM R57750

A third son

majority of black paint has worn off due to age and wear but overall near very fine condition

Italy, Republic. An Order of the Roman Eagle, Knight’s Cross, c.1944 visually-hidden golden wash on wreath about(Grande Ufficiale dell'Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila romana). Instituted 14 March 1942 by King Victor Emmanuel III. (1942 1944 official issue; issued by the Italian Social Republic until 1945). A Knights Cross, in silver gilt, a white enameled Cross Patte joined through the arms by a circular green enameled laurel wreath, the central disc featuring an eagle clutching a fasces in its talons (denoting 1944 45 issue), the reverse medallion