Footnote: The Italian War Merit Cross was instituted by King Victor Emanuel III on January 19
1918 and the second on April 20
ootnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R
5) An Iron Cross First/Second Class 1914/1939 Stick Pin
The smooth blue finish is nearly fully intact
Japan, Empire. A Lot Of Nine Second War Badges Hold Footnote: The Italian War MeritOne in black cotton with yellow screen printed text, five in bronze, one of which is silvered, while another has red, white, light blue and dark blue enamels, three are aluminum (one with red, white and light blue enamels, one with red enamels, one with blue paint), in various sizes, five with pinbacks, two with prongs, ranging from fine to near extremely fine.