Italy, Republic. An Army Officer's Cross Belt, c.1935 Hold measuring 270 mm x 270

measuring 270 mm x 270 mm

showing some cracking near the centre point of the cross on both sides

inscribed "EINNAHME VON KRETA" above and "20

Close Combat Clasp - Silver Grade

Italy, Republic. An Army Officer's Cross Belt, c.1935 Hold measuring 270 mm x 270Belt consists of two pieces, each with a gold coloured bullion wire upper, herringbone pattern design incorporated in the centre, the edges trimmed in a repeating v shaped pattern, the uppers stitched in place upon black felt backers, each piece with a synthetic core, two insignias affixed to the belt's upper that appears on the wearer's front, a 67. 5 mm x 106 mm silvered zinc crowned eagle with raised wings and a shield bearing a cross upon its