Battle of the Alps Western Front Cross. Rare model as it is a prototype. White painted cross with red painted borders, surrounded by a green laurel wreath. On the back are the markings Gruppo Armate Dell Ovest 1940 Battaglia dei le Alpi 21-25 Giugno XVIII. Complete red nine-stripe ribbon. Rare medal. Some wear and patina to be noted. Condition II+. Western Front Cross Battle of the Alps Rare prototype model. White-painted cross with red-painted borders, surrounded by a green laurel wreath. Reverse marked Gruppo Armate Dell'Ovest 1940 Battaglia delle Alpi 21/25 Giugno XVIII. Complete ribbon with nine red bands. Rare medal. Some wear and patina noted. Condition II+.