Italy

Reverse with inscription "V. E. III Al Valore Militare", on ribbon. Condition 2.

Reverse inscribed “V. E. III Merito di Guerra”, bronze, on ribbon with two white stripes for awards from March 10, 1918 onwards, Condition 2.

This decoration for meritorious war service was instituted by King Victor Emmanuel III by Royal Decree No. 205 of January 19, 1918, and could be awarded up to three times.

Reverse inscribed "RI Merito di Guerra", bronze, on ribbon with two white stripes for awards from March 10, 1918 onwards, Condition 2.

The decoration for meritorious war service was instituted by King Victor Emmanuel III by Royal Decree No. 205 of January 19, 1918, and could be awarded up to three times.

Unengraved specimen, on ribbon, condition 2.

On ribbon, die engraver “E. Lotti”. Condition 2.

Bronze, ribbon missing. Condition 2.

Bronze, on original period ribbon. Condition 2.

Bronze, on original period ribbon. Condition 2.

Bronze, ribbon missing, condition 2.

Merit medal in bronze, ribbon missing, with inscription "Africa Orientale Molti Nemici Molto Onore", condition 2.

Merit medal in bronze, on ribbon, with inscription "Africa Orientale Molti Nemici Molto Onore", Condition 2.

Merit medal in bronze, on new ribbon, with inscription "Africa Orientale Molti Nemici Molto Onore", condition 2.

Circa 1943/44. Machine-embroidered version on black base, Condition 2.

Reverse with inscription "RI Merito di Guerra", bronze, on ribbon with two white stripes for awards from March 10, 1918 onwards, Condition 2.

The decoration for meritorious war service was established by King Victor Emmanuel III by Royal Decree No. 205 of January 19, 1918, and could be awarded up to three times.

Orders, medals. Condition 2.

On ribbon. Condition 2.

On ribbon, reverse with inscription "Al Merito Anno VIII", condition 2.

Bronze, with ribbon, condition 2.

Merit medal in bronze, on original ribbon, with inscription “Africa Orientale Molti Nemici Molto Onore”, condition 2.

Reverse “Merito di Guerra”, bronze, on ribbon with two white stripes for awards from March 10, 1918 onwards. In case, lining printed “Cravanzola Succ. E. Gardino Gioielleria Roma”, condition 2.

This decoration for meritorious war service was instituted by King Victor Emmanuel III by Royal Decree No. 205 of January 19, 1918, and could be awarded up to three times.

silver breast star with enameled overlay, reverse with decorative medallion by Alberti Milano, the jewel gilt and enameled, applied medallion, the surmount with enameled shield and trophies, on neck ribbon. In large case with buttonhole decoration and miniature.

circa 1943. The badge made of fine zinc, toned, height 60 mm, partially semi-hollow on reverse, with vertical pin fastener. Worn condition, Condition 2. Very rare.

The badge was worn only for a short time by members of the Xa Mas and was very quickly replaced by the well-known sleeve shield. Extremely rare, only a few original pieces known.

The Decima Flottiglia MAS (English: Tenth MAS Flotilla) was a special forces unit of the Italian Navy in World War II.

The abbreviation MAS normally stood in the Navy for Motoscafo Armato Silurante, a torpedo-armed motorboat type that was deployed with various MAS flotillas. However, 10ª Flottiglia MAS was a cover name, since the unit was primarily equipped with explosive boats and manned torpedoes. In this case, MAS also stood for mezzi d’assalto or small battle craft.

After the Armistice of Cassibile and the subsequent occupation of Italy by German troops, a traumatic split of the flotilla occurred in September 1943. In the Italian Social Republic under German protection, a large formation designated Xª Flottiglia MAS under Junio Valerio Borghese continued to fight alongside the Wehrmacht until the end of the war. Borghese concluded an agreement with German authorities that granted the Xª MAS considerable autonomy under German supreme command. Over the following months, the formerly small special unit grew into a large formation of approximately 18,000 men that operated almost exclusively on land. It consisted of 14 infantry battalions, three artillery detachments, one engineer battalion, and several smaller support units. In addition, there were the remaining special forces, whose above- and underwater units were stationed in La Spezia and Genua.

Bronze, on original ribbon, with inscription "Africa Orientale Molti Nemici Molto Onore", condition 2.

Bronze, on original ribbon, with inscription “Africa Orientale Molti Nemici Molto Onore”, Condition 2.

Campaign medal, silver-plated, on ribbon, condition 2.

On ribbon, reverse with silver hallmark "800". Condition 2.

Gilt non-ferrous metal with polished edges, reverse with thin pin and safety catch.

circa 1943/44. The collar tab insignia made of fine zinc, with fastening prongs on reverse. Unworn, condition 2+.

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Bronze, on original ribbon, condition 2+.

Silver-plated base metal, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Bronze, on original period ribbon. Condition 2.

Gold, with ribbon bar. Condition 2+
The order was instituted on January 18, 1914 by King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy in five classes. The awarding ended in 1946 after the abdication of Umberto and the loss of the colonies.

circa 1944. The badge of honor is the classic manufacture of the firm Lorioli F.lli. Pin-back badge, height 65 mm. The wreath made of white metal with steel-gray tint, with applied "Xa" made of non-ferrous metal with red glass enamel, riveted in 4 places. Reverse with 2 vertical pin attachments for fastening, stamped serial number "29". Lightly worn, in good condition. Extremely rare.
The badge of honor was awarded directly by the Commander of the X M.A.S. to soldiers who enlisted during the period September 8 to October 10, 1943 and distinguished themselves particularly. A total of approximately 250 awards are estimated.

The Decima Flottiglia MAS (English: Tenth MAS Flotilla) was a special operations unit of the Italian Navy in World War II.

The abbreviation MAS in the Navy normally stood for Motoscafo Armato Silurante, a motor torpedo boat type equipped with torpedoes that was deployed with various MAS flotillas. However, 10ª Flottiglia MAS was a cover name, as the unit was primarily equipped with explosive boats and manned torpedoes. In this case, MAS also stood for mezzi d’assalto or small battle craft.

After the Armistice of Cassibile and the subsequent occupation of Italy by German forces, a traumatic split of the flotilla occurred in September 1943. In the Italian Social Republic under German protection, a large formation designated Xª Flottiglia MAS under Junio Valerio Borghese continued fighting alongside the Wehrmacht until the end of the war. Borghese concluded an agreement with German authorities that granted the Xª MAS considerable autonomy under German supreme command. Over the following months, the former small special operations unit grew into a large formation of approximately 18,000 men that operated almost exclusively on land. It consisted of 14 infantry battalions, three artillery battalions, one engineer battalion, and several smaller support units. Additionally, there were the remaining special forces, whose surface and underwater units were stationed in La Spezia and Genua.

Zinc alloy, condition 2-3

7 loops, on ribbon, badge with inscription "Unione Fascista Famiglie Numerose", with award packet. Packet is damaged, condition 2.

circa 1900. Gold, enameled on both sides, on ribbon. Lightly worn, the reverse medallion is missing, otherwise condition 2.

Bronze, reverse engraved "Sacchi Salvatore 13-8-1943 Milano", on original ribbon. Condition 2.

Circa 1900, bronze, obverse “Umberto I Re D'Italia”, with die engraver “Speranza”, condition 2.

Bronze, on original period ribbon. Condition 2.

on ribbon, condition 2

with ribbon, condition 2

on ribbon, condition 2

“Golfo Persico”, “Per la Sicureza”, “Per la Pace”, “Pro Humanitate”, on ribbon, condition 2

Bronze, enameled obverse, with ribbon. Worn, condition 2.

Reverse “Merito di Guerra”, bronze, with overlay, on ribbon with two white stripes for awards from March 10, 1918. Ribbon damaged, condition 2.

This decoration for meritorious war service was established by King Victor Emmanuel III by Royal Decree No. 205 of January 19, 1918, and could be awarded up to three times.

Neck cross and breast star. Neck cross in gold, enameled on both sides, on the collar ring, complete with the long neck ribbon. Brilliant-cut breast star in silver with applied enameled cross in gold. Reverse with pin mechanism and maker's medallion “Cravanzola, Roma”. Condition 2+.

Version without royal crown with fasces. Gilt base metal with polished edges, lightly worn, condition 2.
This badge was also awarded to soldiers of the German Luftwaffe.

7 loops, on ribbon, badge with inscription "Unione Fascista Famiglie Numerose", condition 2.

circa 1937. Manufactured in 18 karat gold, finely enameled, with applied fasces, reverse with jeweler's hallmark and pin assembly. Dimensions 16.5 x 19 mm, weight 5.4 g. Complete in original presentation case of blue leather, exterior with gold printing, interior with cream-colored velvet bed. Only lightly worn, condition 2+. Very rare.

The ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) was founded in 1926 as the youth organization of the National Fascist Party in Italy and was replaced in 1937 by the GIL (Gioventù Italiana del Littorio). The ONB served in Germany as a model for the establishment of the Hitler Youth.

Bronze, on original ribbon, condition 2.