Italy, Republic. An Order of the Roman Eagle, Knight’s Cross, c.1944 certificate_of_authenticity in silvered zink alloy

in silvered zink alloy

the obverse with a central monogram of Franz Joseph I circumscribed by an inscription of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“UNITED FORCES”)

3 Western General Hospital at Cardiff on September 14

the label printed in brown ink with a large RZM insignia

with a depressed purple felt medal bed

Italy, Republic. An Order of the Roman Eagle, Knight’s Cross, c.1944 certificate_of_authenticity in silvered zink alloy(Grande Ufficiale dell'Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila romana). Instituted 14 March 1942 by King Victor Emmanuel III. (1942 1944 official issue; issued by the Italian Social Republic until 1945). A Knights Cross, in silver gilt, a white enameled Cross Patte joined through the arms by a circular green enameled laurel wreath, the central disc featuring an eagle clutching a fasces in its talons (denoting 1944 45 issue), the reverse medallion