Italy, Kingdom. Three Medals Of Valour certificate_of_authenticity The Knight's Cross of the

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

in in silver plated brass

The battle took place in Manila Bay in the Philippines

Footnote: Leonard Walter Brock was born in 1874 and began his naval career as an Ordinary Seaman

with braided long hair

Italy, Kingdom. Three Medals Of Valour certificate_of_authenticity The Knight's Cross of theMedal 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