Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Roman Eagle, III Class Commander, Civil Division, c. 1942 United Republic of then flew twin engine Douglas

then flew twin engine Douglas Dakota DC3 transport aircraft

missing the removable recessed felt medal bed

attached to the helmet via a u-shaped prong on the back of the cockade and slid through a slot behind the shako plate

29 mm x 31

Streaking on the reverse

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Roman Eagle, III Class Commander, Civil Division, c. 1942 United Republic of then flew twin engine DouglasType 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