Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Military Valour For Native Soldiers, C.1937 United Republic of on a black wool base

on a black wool base Silver bullion has become loose but easily repairable

On April 21 he had to undergo treatment for kidney stones again

engraver marked ""S

from slit trenches and shelters

Stewardship

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Military Valour For Native Soldiers, C.1937 United Republic of on a black wool baseType II (Victor Emanuele III): Bronze, engraved "M. GIBATTI 17 NOV. 1937 XVI MANGASCIA UOLDEGHERGHIS ALLA MEMORIA" on the reverse, 33. 5 mm, on contemporary ribbon, toned, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: Research suggests that the recipient may have been an Askari soldier in the XVI Adi Caieh Native Battalion of the Italian Colonial "1st Eritrean (Native) Division".