Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Commander With Case certificate_of_authenticity Very scarce award held in

Very scarce award held in very high esteem

one of the first two Oblates to come to the West

Lee returned to Canada in December 1945 and was honourably released from the RCAF and transferred to the Reserve

The left side of the helmet has a worn second pattern (circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle decal while the right side of the helmet has a national tri-color shield decal which is retained about 75%

maker marked "BB&B" (Bailey

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Commander With Case certificate_of_authenticity Very scarce award held inBronze gilt with red, green, blue and white enamels, 51. 2 mm, on a full length neck ribbon, spotting, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels, loose centrepieces, fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, cypher of Vittorio Emanuelle III on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, wear evident on the exterior, missing its latch, case also fine.