Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Roman Eagle, III Class Commander Hold Footnote: SMS Irene was a

Footnote: SMS Irene was a protected cruiser or Kreuzerkorvette of the German Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) and the lead ship of the Irene class

Accompanied by the order’s Star

" (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse

A Kürassier (Heavy Cavalry) metal helmet made of nickel-steel

constructed of painted plastic

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Roman Eagle, III Class Commander Hold Footnote: SMS Irene was a(Ordine Civile e Militare dell'Aquila Romana). Instituted 14 March 1942 by King Victor Emmanuel III. (1942 1944 official issue; issued by the Italian Social Republic until 1945). Type I (1942 1943). Civil Division. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, type I as designed by the crowned eagle on the obverse centrepiece, unmarked, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h inclusive of its integral ring), weighs 32. 34 grams with ribbon,