An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold; Knight With Case GTRexclude "During his long period of

"During his long period of service Serjeant Lessard has never failed to carry out his duties in a quiet and efficient manner often under direct enemy fire and under conditions of extreme physical discomfort

comprising: War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

in turn on top of a trapezoidal plaque bearing a raised date of “1939” on a pebbled background

clockwise from the upper left "ANNO / SANTO / 1950 / ROMA" and engraver marked "PAGANI ITALY"

sworn in as a "Private Unassigned"

An Order Of The Crown Of Italy In Gold; Knight With Case GTRexclude "During his long period ofItaly (Kingdom): Gold with red, white, green, blue and black enamels, weighing 10. 2 grams inclusive of its ribbon, unmarked, 36. 7 mm, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III on the lid, recessed medal bed, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, case very fine.