Italy, Kingdom. An Italian 2nd Army Commemorative Medal, Silver Grade GTRexclude The 117th was then broken

The 117th was then broken up to provide reinforcements for several other Canadian units in France

Die stamped bronze

in fitted LDO case of issue

making the cross rare

at the PHOTOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

Italy, Kingdom. An Italian 2nd Army Commemorative Medal, Silver Grade GTRexclude The 117th was then brokenAn Italian 2nd Army Commemorative Medal; Silver Grade Silvered zinc, engraver marked "APPER", obverse illustrating a spread winged right facing eagle with various armaments below, inscribed "2a ARMATA" and ""OLTRE LA META"" above, reverse illustrating a winged female warrior in flight, a sword in her right hand and a shield in her left hand, flying over the Italian countryside, 35 mm, silvering wear and oxidation evident, very fine.