Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of St. Michael, C.1920 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In its wooden box of

In its wooden box of issue

the arms with an inscription of “FÜR TREUE IM VEREIN” (“FOR LOYALTY IN THE ASSOCIATION”)

7 mm x 11 mm

three measure 10

The Air Defence Medal was awarded for air defence service in the Passive Defence organization established in the 1930s

Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of St. Michael, C.1920 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In its wooden box ofA well preserved oil on canvas painting of St. Michael the Archangel. The subject is depicted in classical armour and clad in a red robe symbolizing his divinity and the authority of the Holy Spirit. He clutches a shield with his left hand, the obverse of which bears an inscription of QUIS UT DEUS (WHO IS LIKE GOD?), also the literal translation of Michael, while his right hand clutches a sword, of which only the hilt is visible. Trampled beneath the