Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross, Silver Grade For Twenty-Five Years Service Seniority, C.1900 United Republic of black and white wool threading

black and white wool threading in the flags

the obverse features a machine-embroidered white cotton disk 82 cm in diameter

maker marked "Carl Halfar Berlin N20"

a National Socialist War Victims Care (NSKOV) pin

Roland Walton of Red Deer

Italy, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross, Silver Grade For Twenty-Five Years Service Seniority, C.1900 United Republic of black and white wool threading(Croce per anzianit di servizio). Instituted in 1900. In silver, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 32. 5 mm (h), very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Long Service Cross, Silver Grade was instituted on November 8, 1900 by Royal decree no. 358 and awarded to non commissioned officers and soldiers who served actively for at least sixteen years in the Royal Army, the Navy and later, the Air Force. Silver Grade Crosses for Service