Italy, Republic. A Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service, Silver Grade for Fifteen Years' Service Auction Archive on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from a postwar non-combatant’s replacement ribbon

that he had sixteen years' service with the York and Lancaster Regiment

backed by a large swastika

attached to the star via four strong rivets

reverse 3 o’clock white enamel arm chipped

Italy, Republic. A Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service, Silver Grade for Fifteen Years' Service Auction Archive on loop for suspension from(Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea). Instituted in 1953. In silver, engraver marked "P. MORBI DVCCI" on the obverse, marked "986" (silver) and Royal Mint marked "Z" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, eagle clasp affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service was instituted in 1953, to replace the