Italy, Kingdom. A Russian Front Honour Badge Auction Archive Ontario on January 27th

Ontario on January 27th

inscribed “Virtuti Pro Patria” (Latin - Bravery for the Fatherland)

MÜNCHEN-9

consisting of a narrow Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the quadrants by arabesque latticework

WWI 163rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Pickled brass

Italy, Kingdom. A Russian Front Honour Badge Auction Archive Ontario on January 27thIn silvered bronze with teal enamels, maker marked "F. M. LORIOLI FRATELLI VIA F. BRONZETTI 25, MILANO" and marked "MODELLO DEPOSITATO N. 38" (Registered Model) on the reverse, illustrating crossed downward pointing Cossack sabres, overlaying a wreath composed of thorns (for suffering) on the left and oak leaves (for heroism) on the right, tied together at the top with a Savoy knot, ribbon banner at the base inscribed "FRONTE RVSSO" (Russian Front),