A Second War Italian Russian Front Honour Badge By Lorioli Fratelli In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive 1 Manning Depot in Toronto

1 Manning Depot in Toronto on January 15

extremely crisp detail

right side with a weakened restraining elastic

oxidation evident on the upper of the crossguard

A Second War Italian Russian Front Honour Badge By Lorioli Fratelli In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive 1 Manning Depot in TorontoIn silvered zink with teal coloured enamels; diagonal pinback; maker marked F. M Lorioli Fratelli, Milano, and marked Modello Depositato No. 38 on the reverse; illustrating crossed downward pointed Cossack sabres, overlaying a wreath composed of thorns (symbolizing suffering) on the left and oak leaves (symbolizing heroism) on the right, tied together at the top with a Savoy knot, ribbon banner at the base inscribed Fonte Russo (Russian Front);