A Mint Second War Italian Commander’s Tank Badge Archive oxidation and loss of finish

oxidation and loss of finish are evident throughout

and incorporates the City of Glasgow coat-of-arms consisting of an oak tree with robin

the insignia surmounted by the Guelphic crown

Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor Meiji in recognition of long

awarded on 6

A Mint Second War Italian Commander’s Tank Badge Archive oxidation and loss of finishItaly (Kingdom): Bronze gilt with red and black enamels, illustrating a dragon hovering over a tank, surrounded by an open ended wreath of oak leaves, inscribed "FERREA MOLE FERREO CVORE" (Iron Heart, Iron Mole), 31. 2 mm x 46. 5 mm, slide locking horizontal pinback, intact enamels, near mint.