Italy, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns Medal, C.1900 GTRexclude the obverse centre presenting the

the obverse centre presenting the left-facing bust of Friedrich Wilhelm III

Cased (bronze

above a tresse of identical construction

but exterior metal hinge is fully functional

this unit defended a forward position at Haktang-ni for three days against a heavy Chinese attack

Italy, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns Medal, C.1900 GTRexclude the obverse centre presenting the(Medaglia delle campagne d'Africa). Instituted in 1894. In bronze, engraver marked "SPERANZA" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, bruised, edge nicks, exhibiting greening, period ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Africa Campaigns Medal was instituted on November 3, 1894 by Royal decree no. 463 and awarded to Army and Navy soldiers, natives of the colonial troops and Italian civilians who were engaged