Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade certificate_of_authenticity With the capitulation of Italy

With the capitulation of Italy in 1943 the Legion was reorganized into Croatian units

(1921-1935 issue)

the cross is accompanied by Document of Authenticity from Dietrich Maerz stating that it was used in his definitive textbook

obverse centre presenting a beautiful hand painted crowned red and ermine mantle with the monogram of St

swords later period added

Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade certificate_of_authenticity With the capitulation of Italy(Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea). Instituted in 1953. In bronze, engraver marked "P. MORBI DVCCI" on the obverse, Royal Mint marked "Z" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, residue evident in the recessed on both sides and the edge from cleaning, light contact overall, eagle clasp affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for