- Time Period: World War II
- Institution: 1942
- Country: Italy
The Commemorative Cross for the Expeditionary Corps in Russia (also known as “Ice Cross”) is an Italian medal given to the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia – “C.S.I.R.” (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia).
During World War II, the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia was a corps-sized expeditionary unit of the Regio Esercito (Italian Army) that fought on the Eastern Front. In July 1942, the three divisions of the CSIR all became part of the Italian XXXV Army Corps.
The Commemorative Cross for the Expeditionary Corps in Russia Design
The Commemorative Cross for the Expeditionary Corps in Russia medal is made of zinc alloy and white enamels.
The medal measures 41.3 mm.
