Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and Armed Forces units and

and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy

The Army Class "C" Badge had three criteria: 1

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom

These men landed on beaches Y and X

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and Armed Forces units andMulti piece construction, in silver with gold gilt and white enamels bearing a white cross on the obverse with a four birds in each quadrant, affixed with a gold star in the center of the cross, with a horizontal pinback on reverse, measuring at 70. 7mm (w) x 68. 0mm (w) and weighing 45. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.