Italian Army 59th Colonial Battalion African Campaign Medal LIX BATT COLONIALE foreign orders of merit die struck in silver

die struck in silver

Front with monograms of both emperors

A unit sponsored by Elizabeth II during the war

A classic and highly collectible regimental insignia

An original and scarce post-war production cap badge of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Italian Army 59th Colonial Battalion African Campaign Medal LIX BATT COLONIALE foreign orders of merit die struck in silverAn Italian, Africa campaign medal of the 59th Colonial Battalion (LIX BATTAGLIONE COLONIALE). 30. 6 mm. Bronze construction. A bayonet charging indigenous colonial solder to front, flanked by battle honours. Enamels to the lower section. Reverse with lion in flight and inscribed "LIX BATTAGLIONE COLONIALE" and "IN PERICOLO SURGO". Very good condition. Very scarce.