Italy. An Italian 89th Infantry Regiment "Salerno" Campaign Medal 1915-1916 Auction Archive on full length of original

on full length of original sash ribbon

57mm (x87mm including crown suspension)

In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa"

1916 and reverted to the rank of Acting Corporal at Bramshott

Italy. An Italian 89th Infantry Regiment "Salerno" Campaign Medal 1915-1916 Auction Archive on full length of originalBronze, obverse engraver marked "CIRILLI", illustrating mountains and trees with a ribbon banner inscribed "MRZLI" below, surrounded by the inscription "89o RECCto FANTERIA" above and "1915 CIVGNO MARZO 1916" below, reverse illustrating a right hand gripping a downward pointing sword, with a ribbon banner inscribed "IL VALORE FV PARIAL SACRIFICIO" backed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, 35 mm, green oxidation spot on the obverse, light