Italy, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit For Italian Schools Abroad, II Class, Silver Grade, Type I (1889-1902) GTRexclude The War Merit Cross Second

The War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

indicating it was made in Paris between 1870 and 1919

While at Salisbury Plain in November 1914 he had a severe attack of bronchitis

RZM  and maker marked  (M1/15)

It was here that he was tested and marked in multiple areas

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit For Italian Schools Abroad, II Class, Silver Grade, Type I (1889-1902) GTRexclude The War Merit Cross SecondMedaglia al merito delle scuole italiane all'estero. Instituted in 1889. In silver, type I with the left facing bust of King Umberto I, marked with six five sided stars on both sides of the integral ring, measuring 31. 7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, surface wear, without ribbon, near fine.