Italy, Republic. A Long Service Cross For Sixteen Years' Service, C.1918 Auction 27th 1917 with infected foot

27th 1917 with infected foot due to running a nail into foot

and `Irrawaddy' on March 29 to May 30

Enlisted Man

investigation of suspicious deaths and in some areas acted as deputy sheriffs

the cross pattée in gold and fine white enamels

Italy, Republic. A Long Service Cross For Sixteen Years' Service, C.1918 Auction 27th 1917 with infected foot(Croce d'argento per anzianita di servizio 16 anni). Instituted in 1900. In silver, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 32. 5 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Long Service Cross for Sixteen Years' Service was instituted on November 8, 1900 by Royal decree no. 358 and awarded to non commissioned officers and soldiers who served actively for at least sixteen years in the Royal Army, the Navy and later, the Air Force. It