WW2 ITALIAN & GERMAN NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL BY LORIOLI OF MILAN This is one variation of

This is one variation of the Lion head sword called the “Jawless" or "Half-lion head" where the lion has no lower jaw

Photo cards were a way to promote Nazi propaganda while appeasing Hitler and increasing sales in the face of public wariness of tobacco

WW1 Prussian Kriegerverband Veterans Badge

It was on display in the museum from 1972-2024 when it closed / All museum tags and auction number remain on the Shako / You will receive a copy of the auction flyer / Shako size is 7 1/8 / There is wear and imperfections / Please look at the photos for overall condition and quality / Inquire with any questions

The reverse is marked with “Ges

WW2 ITALIAN & GERMAN NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL BY LORIOLI OF MILAN This is one variation ofCircular Kriegsmetall zinc alloy medal with integral loop for ribbon suspension; the face with the Arco dei Fileni monument centrally, the Italian fasces to the left, the German swastika to the right, the knot of Savoy below, circumscribed CAMPAGNA ITALO TEDESCA IN AFRICA ITALIENISCH DEUTSCHER FELDZUG IN AFRICA, laurel leaves at the top, oak leaves at the base; the reverse with two armored soldiers forcing open the jaws of a crocodile in allegory of