Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold along with Amblyopia (lazy eye)

along with Amblyopia (lazy eye) in the right eye

1909 in Bochum (western Germany)

with the RAD looped-ornate design at the open end and RAD sheaves flanking the nicely pebbled central portion on both sides

later taking on the position of Deputy Engineer-in-Chief in 1947

Approximately one-third of all who died have no known grave

Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Merit Cross, C.1920 Hold along with Amblyopia (lazy eye)A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, bronze gilt and enamelled shield affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in bronze gilt with red and white