Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Military Valour, Iii Class, Bronze Grade, C.1918 Auction Archive A picture postcard presenting a

A picture postcard presenting a black-and-white photograph of group of sailors on their ship

listing twelve key battles the 85th fought in

A pair of Military Merit Medals

Ebony-coloured wooden handle is chipped where it meets the lower crossguard and has experienced crazing around the SS insignia and chipping on both sides where it butts the upper crossguard

the latter forming a one piece handle with a faux horn obverse and reverse grip constructed of coloured and textured bakelite

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Military Valour, Iii Class, Bronze Grade, C.1918 Auction Archive A picture postcard presenting a(Medaglia al valore militare). Instituted in 1833. Type II (1887 1943). In bronze gilt, engraver marked "F. G" and marked with a crown over a "Z" on the obverse, measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x 38. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting, very light contact overall, original ribbon, better than very fine. In its box of issue, maroon thatched exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, base with a recessed