Italy, Kingdom. A Militare Al Valore, Gold Grade, C.1940 Auction on a triple loop suspension

on a triple loop suspension from its period original ribbon

A 1758 George II British Military Victories Medal -  Bronze

The book measures 123 mm x 75 mm

and a machine embroidered Waffen-SS skull

The thick brown leather washer at the crossguard junction remains intact

Italy, Kingdom. A Militare Al Valore, Gold Grade, C.1940 Auction on a triple loop suspension(Medaglia d'oro al valore militare). Instituted in 1793. In bronze gilt, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gold Medal of Military Valour was established on May 21, 1793 by King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia ". per bassi ufficiali e soldati che avevano fatto azioni di segnalato valore in guerra" (for deeds of outstanding gallantry