Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Roman Eagle, III Class Commander, Civil Division, c. 1942 Archive Instituted 21 November 1912 by

Instituted 21 November 1912 by Vittorio Emanuele III of Savoy

engraved "RUSSELL BROADNIX" in capitals on the reverse

engraved "J PIERCE" on the reverse

topped by two bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping interspersed with green threaded chevrons and piping

measuring 150 mm (w) x 210 mm (h)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Roman Eagle, III Class Commander, Civil Division, c. 1942 Archive Instituted 21 November 1912 byType I (1942 1943). In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, type I as designed by the crowned eagle on the obverse centrepiece, unmarked, measuring 51. 44mm (w) x 55. 53 mm (h inclusive of its integral ring), loop suspension attached to full length neck ribbon, with wear to centre gilt eagle from usage, light contact to enamels, very fine. Footnote: The Fascist Civil and Military Order of the Roman Eagle founded in 1942 and was