Hugh Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I bought the attached cross many years ago in Rome, and have never been able to get a firm identity. What's the name? Was it official Italian Government issue? Was it authorized for wear on the military uniform? What are the criteria for award? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Here's the reverse. The obv. says "Ibis Redibus". The reverse says "Guerra 1915-18" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hello Hugh,It's called "Croce Ricordo per gli Aviatori nella Guerra 1915-1918" (Commemorative Cross for the 1915-1918 War Aircrew). Manufactured in the 1920's by the firm of Pozzi in Turin and a non-official award, not a government decoration.The legend presumably derived from a 13th century Latin motto "Ibis redibis non morieris in bello" (Go, return, don't die in war).As to criteria ... I haven't a clue but being a non-official decoration, probably anyone having served as aircrew in WWI could buy one of these.Cheers,Hendrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks, very helpful. On a different subject, I assume the 3rd Army and 8th/10th Army Crosses from WW II were also unofficial, and available to all? Did the government permit them to wear these on the uniform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks, very helpful. On a different subject, I assume the 3rd Army and 8th/10th Army Crosses from WW II were also unofficial, and available to all? Did the government permit them to wear these on the uniform?Hallo Hugh If you take a look through Italian Ebay at:http://collezionismo.listings.ebay.it/Mili...ListingItemList you will come across all-sorts of unofficial Medals, Crosses and insignia, (most very well made) many for regiments and overseas service. Army, Airforce, & Navy.Kevin in Deva, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hallo Hugh If you take a look through Italian Ebay at:http://collezionismo.listings.ebay.it/Mili...ListingItemList you will come across all-sorts of unofficial Medals, Crosses and insignia, (most very well made) many for regiments and overseas service. Army, Airforce, & Navy.Kevin in Deva, Thanks, Kevin, what a collection of stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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