Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Sash Auction engraved (GUNNER HOSEGOOD)

engraved (GUNNER HOSEGOOD)

During his service in the Waffen-SS in Finland

His father a cranesman with C

the son of Walter Lee Johnson and Mary Carter Johnson of Dry Fork

interruptions in the gold bullion wire border just below the crown

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Sash Auction engraved (GUNNER HOSEGOOD)(Ordine di Merito Militare Ordine del Merito Civile). Instituted in 1853 and 1851, respectively. A Mid 20th Century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a red field flanked by wide black stripes on either side, the edges trimmed in a thin red stripe, with a large bow and a matching ribbon for attachment of the badge at the bottom end, measuring 100 mm wide x 835 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching,