Italy, Republic. Lot of Four Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica) Badges Auction Archive Cross in silver gilt and

Cross in silver gilt and enamels

an unusual award consisting of a silver gilt Maltese cross with scaly arms and ball finials

measuring 217 mm (w) x 280 mm (h) x 15 mm (d)

suspended from a hanger with vertical pinback

III Class (Orden Zasluge Za Narod III Reda)

Italy, Republic. Lot of Four Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica) Badges Auction Archive Cross in silver gilt andIncludes: 1. Pilot Observer Badge: two piece construction, in bronze gilt eagle, mounted to a fire gilt bronze flame and wings base, maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" on the reverse, measuring 70. 5 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. Pilot Badge: two piece construction, in bronze gilt eagle, mounted to a fire gilt bronze crown and wings base, unmarked, measuring 70. 8 mm (w) x 22. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 3. Pilot Badge: fire gilt eagle and