Italy, Republic. A Long Service Cross For Sixteen Years' Service, C.1918 Hold A War Service Gratuity of

A War Service Gratuity of $95

the embroidered threaded loop for the clip having worn away

Very light crazing on the belt

August and November of 1938

He survived St

Italy, Republic. A Long Service Cross For Sixteen Years' Service, C.1918 Hold A War Service Gratuity of(Croce d'argento per anzianita di servizio 16 anni). Instituted in 1900. In silver, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 32. 5 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Long Service Cross for Sixteen Years' Service was instituted on November 8, 1900 by Royal decree no. 358 and awarded to non commissioned officers and soldiers who served actively for at least sixteen years in the Royal Army, the Navy and later, the Air Force. It