Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross of the 8th, 9th, and 10th Army, c.1924 Auction the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central red enameled medallion depicting a gilded lion rampant

LUKE MELB" (Melbourne) on the reverse

with light remains of previous collector’s mounting on the reverse of the bakelite button

in dark grey thread

In 1866 several companies from the Victoria Rifles were sent to reinforce defences in St-Jean

Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross of the 8th, 9th, and 10th Army, c.1924 Auction the reverse with a central(Croce commemorativa della 8, 9 e 10 Armata). Constructed of a silver alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Greek Cross, the obverse bearing a central raised sword situated within clusters of laurel and oak leaves, the reverse bearing an inscription of "OTTAVA E DECIMA ARMATE DI VITTORIO VENETO" EIGHTH AND TENTH ARMY OF VITTORIO VENETO, surrounded by rams heads and heraldic shields, unmarked, measuring 35. 29