Italy. A 1St Army Commemorative Cross 1914-1918, Type I By L. Fassino Of Turin Auction Archive An excellent and quality example

An excellent and quality example of this award in silvered and blackened heavy fine zinc

without any other legible markings

he remained for the occupation

before returning to the 15th Reserve Battalion on August 2nd

with loop marked "935"

Italy. A 1St Army Commemorative Cross 1914-1918, Type I By L. Fassino Of Turin Auction Archive An excellent and quality exampleIn bronze gilt with white and purple enamels, maker marked "L. FASSINO TORINO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 2 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Italian Army operated against the Austro Hungarian forces in the Eastern Alps. The Unit participated in decisive battles during the years 1917 and 1918, in difficult conditions and at heights of nearly 2,700 metres. The 1st Army Commemorative Cross was instituted in 1924,