Italy, Republic. A Long Service Cross For Sixteen Years' Service, C.1918 Hold the Latin Union announced on

the Latin Union announced on January 26

page 2619: "On the 25th April

date of discharge 9 August 1945

silver metal

Very light crazing on the belt

Italy, Republic. A Long Service Cross For Sixteen Years' Service, C.1918 Hold the Latin Union announced on(Croce d'argento per anzianita di servizio 16 anni). Instituted in 1900. In silver, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 32. 5 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Long Service Cross for Sixteen Years' Service 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. It