Very scarce award held in very high esteem
The left side of the helmet has a worn second pattern (circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle decal while the right side of the helmet has a national tri-color shield decal which is retained about 75%
likely at the same time as the WWI trio were issued
center appliqu in gold and enamels
Lee returned to Canada in December 1945 and was honourably released from the RCAF and transferred to the Reserve
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Commander With Case certificate_of_authenticity Very scarce award held inBronze gilt with red, green, blue and white enamels, 51. 2 mm, on a full length neck ribbon, spotting, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels, loose centrepieces, fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, cypher of Vittorio Emanuelle III on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, wear evident on the exterior, missing its latch, case also fine.