Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross

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  • Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross (in bronze) Obverse
  • Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross (in bronze) Obverse
  • Russian Expedition Commemorative Cross (in bronze) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Italy
  • date of institution
    1942
  • makers
    Fratelli Lorioli, Milan
  • remarks
    There are rare examples of this Cross that are composed of Silver.

History


This Cross was an unofficial decoration that was awarded to all members of the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia (CSIR) who had rendered brave service on the Eastern Front throughout the infamous Winter Campaign of 1941-1942.

It is also known as the Cross of Ice or the Snow Cross, and it was designed by A. Picozzi in Milan.

These medals may be stamped "LORIOLI MILANO ROMA A PICOZZI MILANO," "LORIOLI A PICOZZI MILANO," or have no engraver or manufacturer marks at all.

There are several known variations of this Cross. The most rare crosses were produced during World War II, while the more common crosses were produced post-World War II.

There are examples of this cross that are composed of silver, bronze, zinc, and other silvered war materials.

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Versions

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  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: C.S.I.R. BUG DNJEPR DONETZ DON LUGLIO 941 LUGLIO 942

  • Size

    42.5mm

  • Maker

    Fratelli Lorioli, Milan

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $125+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: C.S.I.R. BUG DNJEPR DONETZ DON LUGLIO 941 LUGLIO 942

  • Size

    42mm

  • Maker

    Fratelli Lorioli, Milan

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $475+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: 1a COMPAGNIA MOTOCICLISTI E.DI SAVOIA BERSAGLIERI C.S.I.R. BUG DNJEPR DONETZ DON LUGLIO 941 LUGLIO 942

  • Size

    42mm

  • Maker

    Fratelli Lorioli, Milan

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded to members of the 1st motorcycle company.

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  • Price

    $150+ USD

  • Composition

    Zinc Alloy/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: C.S.I.R. BUG DNJDON DON 7-941 7-942

  • Size

    41-42mm

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