WW1 Italian War Merit Cross (Croce al Merito di Guerra) Medal B Mexican navigation badge Reverse retains its original attachment

Reverse retains its original attachment prongs

commonly referred to as a "crush cap

A other ranks cap badge

The badge is die-struck in white metal

Reverse: Inscription: “L’ITALIA DEVE ESSERE LIBERA SINO ALL’ADRIATICO – 8 MAGGIO 1859” ("Italy must be free up to the Adriatic – 8 May 1859")

WW1 Italian War Merit Cross (Croce al Merito di Guerra) Medal B Mexican navigation badge Reverse retains its original attachmentAuthentic Italian War Merit Cross (Croce al Merito di Guerra), awarded to military personnel for distinguished service during the Great War. A fine example of a classic Italian military decoration. 38 mm, bronze, maker stamp "B" (Bologna). Features: Obverse marked MERITO DI GUERRA with crowned monogram VE III for King Vittorio Emanuele III Oak branch and sword representing strength, courage, and national service Reverse features radiating starburst