An Italian Medal For The War Of 1940-1943; Four Bars Hold in addition to being taken

in addition to being taken on strength as a Supernumerary to Establishment on the 20th while with the 21st Infantry Battalion

McGowan 4TH

as per the London Gazette

including: cloth Latvian Arm Shield badge

with very few remaining in private collections

An Italian Medal For The War Of 1940-1943; Four Bars Hold in addition to being takenAn Italian Medal for the War of 1940 1943; Four Bars 4 Clasps 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943. Bronze, 32 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The intention of creating a medal for "the current war" was expressed by the Ministry of War on November 4, 1941 and reaffirmed on July 3, 1945 and November 17, 1948. However, it was not until May 6, 1959 that the award was finally instituted for those who had served a minimum of three months in the armed