Footnote: The first units of Italian parachutists were trained and formed shortly before the Second World War in Castel Benito
through the end of the First World War
(Waffenrock für Feldwebel der Nachrichtentruppe)
2nd Class with Swords (zinc
obverse centre in Gold with red enamels
International. An Order Of Our Lady Of Mercy Mercedarian, Grand Commander Auction Archive Footnote: The first units ofCross in silver with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, measuring at 84. 45mm in diameter and weighing at 58. 4 grams; Commanders Cross in silver gilt, consisting of an enameled white four armed cross, obverse centre featuring a partially enameled red Orders insignia, mirrored reverse, adorned by Royal Crown with interior red enamels orb,