Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") certificate_of_authenticity A 1939-1940 Finish Summa Cross

A 1939-1940 Finish Summa Cross  - Silvered white metal

said the keynote of the convalescent home is in their non-institutional character

along with official silver hallmark (goose)

a common feature

Italy, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In Russia (Aka "Ice Cross") certificate_of_authenticity A 1939-1940 Finish Summa Cross"C. S. I. R." (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia). Instituted in 1942. Zinc alloy and white enamels, maker marked "LORIOLI MILANO ROMA" and engraver marked "A PICOZZA MILANO" on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of ts integral suspension, original ribbon, chipping and pitting evident in the white enamels on the cross, very fine.