Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ” (“FOR MERIT IN AIR DEFENCE”)

securely set into the structure of the cap

Footnote: Although the Gille brothers claimed ignorance

center in gold appliqu

Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity circumscribed by an inscription ofManufactured most likely for a wartime medalbar circa 1942, in bronze gilt with white enamel, green enamel wreath with red enamel centrepiece bearing monogram of Victor Emmanuel, 1855 on obverse, reverse all bronze with makers mark on back bearing P. Meybauer Berlin SW68 Junker STR 19. Measuring at 44. 17mm (w) x 48. 27mm (h) ( to top of suspension ball), weighing at 13. 6 grams, extremely fine and rare by this maker.