Italy, Republic. An Order Of Savoy, Officer’s Cross, Military Division, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity and the right glove has

and the right glove has lost the receptive snap

The photo is dedicated to his “beloved aunt” as a keepsake

surrounded by very detailed silver laurel and palm branches

who sculpted the statue of a seated Lincoln in Washington's Lincoln Memorial and the Minuteman statue at Concord

Footnote: The Army Distinguished Service Cross was instituted on January 2

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Savoy, Officer’s Cross, Military Division, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity and the right glove hasAn Italian Military Order of Savoy; Officers Cross (Republic of Italy), in gilt and enamels, 41mm (x62. 5mm including Trophy of Arms), slight chipping to central enamels on reverse, in very fine condition, circa 1950s issue; scarce award.