An Italain Campaign Medal For Operations In East Africa GTRexclude Alexander with Swords

Alexander with Swords

/ GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY / 18/2/18 / AND IS BURIED AT Barlin Comm

has a grey paper stiffener on the reverse

with the 1st and 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers taking part in the First Day of the Battle of the Somme that saw the British forces sustain horrific casualties

with original ribbon and die struck suspension

An Italain Campaign Medal For Operations In East Africa GTRexclude Alexander with SwordsAn Italain Campaign Medal for Operations in East Africa Bronze, with bronze FERT sword clasp on ribbon, 33. 6mm, EF overall. Footnote: The medal was instituted on April 27, 1936 by Royal decree and awarded to all those who took part directly in the East Africa campaign, but also to those who helped to organize military operations. Afterwards, up until the Second World War, it was awarded to personnel that worked continuously in Africa.