Italy, Kingdom. Two Campaign Crosses, C.1918 United Republic of Corporal Bennett fired two drums

Corporal Bennett fired two drums into it from the mounting

exhibiting extensive paint wear and contact marks from active use

Face of cat damaged otherwise Fine

A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille” by a desirable maker

1944 he was conscripted and came in for inspection at the Military District Office in Zittau

Italy, Kingdom. Two Campaign Crosses, C.1918 United Republic of Corporal Bennett fired two drumsWar Merit Cross: in bronze, measuring 38 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, edge nicks; and 6th Army Altipiani Commemorative Cross: in bronze, maker marked ""S. J."" (Stefano Johnson) on the obverse, 37. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, the original ribbon reverse mounted. Near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Merit Cross was instituted by King Victor Emanuel III on January 19, 1918. It