Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity Stitched onto the peak of

Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a dark blue rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ” (“FOR MERIT IN AIR DEFENCE”)

the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands were in personal union

in addition to one silvered rank pip

securely set into the structure of the cap

Italy, Fascist State. A Wartime Military Order Of Savoy, By P. Meybauer Berlin, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity Stitched onto the peak ofManufactured most likely for a wartime medalbar circa 1942, in bronze gilt with white enamel, green enamel wreath with red enamel centrepiece bearing monogram of Victor Emmanuel, 1855 on obverse, reverse all bronze with makers mark on back bearing P. Meybauer Berlin SW68 Junker STR 19. Measuring at 44. 17mm (w) x 48. 27mm (h) ( to top of suspension ball), weighing at 13. 6 grams, extremely fine and rare by this maker.