Commemorative Cross for East Africa

SKU: 02.ITA.0297.101.01

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  • Cross (I Group Blackshirt Cavalry) Obverse
  • Cross (I Group Blackshirt Cavalry) Reverse

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  • country
    Italy
  • date of institution
    1937
  • remarks
    There are rare examples of these crosses that are composed of Gold and Silver.

History


These crosses were issued to as unofficial commemorate the major military corps, battalions, and divisions that rendered service East Africa, the Spanish Civil War, and the Albania Campaign.

Thus while the main form of the cross is generally the same, the colour of the enamel, shape of the eagle, inscriptions, and composition vary widely.

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (1st Corps)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: I CORPO ARMATA A.O.

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (2nd Corps)

  • Price

    $225+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: II CORPO ARMATA A.O.

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (3rd Corps)

  • Price

    $250+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: III CORPO ARMATA A.O.

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (4th Corps)

  • Price

    $225+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Silvered/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: IV CORPO ARMATA A.O.

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (5th Army)

  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Gilt/Silvered/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: Va ARMATA

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (Eritrean Corps)

  • Price

    $400+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Silvered/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: CORPO D'A ERITREO A.O.

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (Grenadier Division of Savoy)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Silvered/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: DIV. GRANATIERI DI SAVOIA A.O.I.

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (I Group Blackshirt Cavalry)

  • Price

    $275+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: I GRUPPO CAVALIERI DI NEGHELLI

  • Size

    34-37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (II Group Blackshirt Cavalry)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Silvered/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: II GRUPPO CAVALIERI DI NEGHELLI

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (IV Group Blackshirt Cavalry)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: IV GRUPPO CAVALIERI DI NEGHELLI

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (Royal Air Force)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: R. AERONAUTICA A.O.I.

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version may also feature the obverse inscription "R. AERONAUTICA A.O."

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (Borea Air Division)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: DIVISIONE AEREA "BOREA"

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (I Squadron Armoured Cars)

  • Price

    $275+ USD

  • Composition

    Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: NON MOLARE 1 SQ. AUTOBLINDATE "S"

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (XI Special Battalions)

  • Price

    $550+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: X E BATTAGLIONI SPECIALI A.O.I. Rev: GVERRA ITALO ETIOPICA ANNO XIV

  • Size

    40mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (Artillery 1935 1936)

  • Price

    $325+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: AXVM SCIRE Rev: A.O. COSTRUIRE COMBATTERE VINCERE 1935 1936

  • Size

    40mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (6th Group Mountain Assault Battalion)

  • Price

    $400+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: VI GRUPPO BATTAGLIONI CC.NN. D'ASSALTO MONTAGNA

  • Size

    37mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (31st Auto Group)

  • Price

    $225+ USD

  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: 31o AVTO. CRVPPO 1935 1936 XIII XIV A.O.I. Rev: FERVENT ROTAE FERVENT ANIMI

  • Size

    33mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (5th Division CC NN 107a Legion Cairoli)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: S.DVN. CC.NN. 107a LEGIONE CAIROLI Rev: SVDATE DEBETVR LAVREA FRONTI

  • Size

    40x46mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (1st Battalion CC NN)

  • Price

    $125+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: I BTG CC.NN. D'AFRICA

  • Size

    34.5mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (51st Automobile Group Eritrea)

  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

  • Inscription

    Obv: 51 AUTO GRUPPO ERITREA 1935-36 Rev: FERVENT FERVENT ANIMI ROTAE A.O.

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (12th Automobile Group Eritrea)

  • Price

    $275+ USD

  • Composition

  • Inscription

    Obv: 12 AUTO GRUPPO ERITREA 1935-36 Rev: FERVENT FERVENT ANIMI ROTAE A.O.

  • Size

    38mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (M.V.S.N. I Legion)

  • Price

    $550+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: M.V.S.N. I LEGIONE SABAVDA Rev: IN ARDVA ARDITISSIMA V ANNO DI FONDAZIONE TORINO FEBBRAIO 1928 VI

  • Size

    40mm

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (Autogroups of Somalia 1935-1936)

  • Price

    $225+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: HADAR IRGALEM NEGHELLI Rev: AUTORAGGRUPAMENTO DELLA SOMALIA 1935 1936

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version may have a blue enemel or black enamel reverse.

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Commemorative Cross for East Africa (Africa Battalion Z.A. 1935-36-37)

  • Price

    $450+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: XXXII BTG. Z.A. A.O. 1935-36-37 Rev: MAI ENDA BARIA MAI CIO MAI SCIANA AGUSSE ADUA AXUM SELACLACA ENDA SELLASSIE GHIRGHIZIA EDDAGA SCIANA MAI ZEBRI INZO GOLIMA ZERIMA

  • Size

    40mm

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