1830): the July Cross and the July Medal
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership
Footnote: Leonard Walter Brock was born in 1874 and began his naval career as an Ordinary Seaman
measuring 54 mm x 37 mm
reverse plain with exception of maker mark of “G & S”
Italy, Kingdom. Three Medals Of Valour certificate_of_authenticity 1830): the July Cross andMedal for Naval Valour. Medaglia al valore di marina. Instituted in 1860. Bronze Grade added in 1888: in bronze, engraver marked "FERRARIS" on the obverse, measuring 33 mm in diameter, bruised, original ribbon; and two Medals for Civil Valour. Medaglia al valore civile. Instituted in 1851. Silver Grade: in silver, measuring 34. 5 mm in diameter, lacquered, original ribbon; and Bronze Grade: in bronzed zinc, measuring 35. 2 mm in diameter, traces of