Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, Iii Class Commander Case GTRexclude Services Rendered War Badge (silver

Services Rendered War Badge (silver

with five of the first six editions included in this group: Number 1 (July 1942)

28 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate test and gliding trials

and "107" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the front

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, Iii Class Commander Case GTRexclude Services Rendered War Badge (silver(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1434. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a forest green dimpled fabric covering on five sides, the bottom with a blackish green paper covering, inside lid lined in a champagne coloured satin, padded and maker marked "S. Johnson MILANO ROMA", a white cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a recessed medal bed for the Badge and a slot for the Rosette in