Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Archive maker marked "AWES MÜNZE BERLIN

maker marked "AWES MÜNZE BERLIN S

Lemke managed to lead his unit into US captivity rather than becoming prisoners of the Russians

followed by a longer stay at a Czechoslovak Sanatorium

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H

but remained at duty

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino, C.1925 Archive maker marked "AWES MÜNZE BERLINGrand Cross Badge: in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, measuring 50 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, on its original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, with alternating faceted and smooth rays, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche,