Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Military Valour, Iii Class, Bronze Grade, C.1918 Auction Archive the inscription flanked by a

the inscription flanked by a cross surmounted by a crown at the left and a crowned serpent at the right

the latter forming a one piece handle with a faux horn obverse and reverse grip constructed of coloured and textured bakelite

A picture postcard presenting a black-and-white photograph of group of sailors on their ship

Footnote: Top eagle is of the DRL (Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen)

Ebony-coloured wooden handle is chipped where it meets the lower crossguard and has experienced crazing around the SS insignia and chipping on both sides where it butts the upper crossguard

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Military Valour, Iii Class, Bronze Grade, C.1918 Auction Archive the inscription flanked by a(Medaglia al valore militare). Instituted in 1833. Type II (1887 1943). In bronze gilt, engraver marked "F. G" and marked with a crown over a "Z" on the obverse, measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x 38. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting, very light contact overall, original ribbon, better than very fine. In its box of issue, maroon thatched exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, base with a recessed