Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Roman Eagle, III Class Commander, Civil Division, c. 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In oxidized brass

In oxidized brass

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “DEM SIEGER IM REICHSWETTBEWERB FÜR HALLENFLUGMODELLE 1944” (“TO THE VICTOR IN THE NATIONAL INDOOR MODEL AIRCRAFT COMPETITION 1944”)

topped by a raised figures wearing a finely-detailed Luftwaffe Officer’s uniform complete with visor cap

with small period repair below the crown

gilt centrepiece ring

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Roman Eagle, III Class Commander, Civil Division, c. 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In oxidized brassType I (1942 1943). In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, type I as designed by the crowned eagle on the obverse centrepiece, unmarked, measuring 51. 44mm (w) x 55. 53 mm (h inclusive of its integral ring), loop suspension attached to full length neck ribbon, with wear to centre gilt eagle from usage, light contact to enamels, very fine. Footnote: The Fascist Civil and Military Order of the Roman Eagle founded in 1942 and was