Italy. A Merit Medal For Long Command In The Royal Army, Bronze Grade Newly Listed Four weeks after the creation

Four weeks after the creation of the Royal Air Force

light crazing evident in the light blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece

2 grams (with ribbon)

und Brot” badge

the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted wire

Italy. A Merit Medal For Long Command In The Royal Army, Bronze Grade Newly Listed Four weeks after the creationIn bronze, measuring 35. 2 mm, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Merit Medal for Long Command in the Royal Army was instituted on May 13, 1935 by Royal Decree No. 908 and awarded to officers: Gold Grade after thirty years, Silver Grade after twenty years and Bronze Grade after fifteen years detachment command. By Royal Decree No. 1919 of October 10, 1935, it was awarded to non commissioned officers: Gold Grade after twenty years,