Italy, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit For Long Service In The Cavalry Of The Royal Army, Iii Class, Bronze Grade Hold 401 Squadron on January 11

401 Squadron on January 11

Also sold with a set of tankist collar tabs

inscribed "GENERAL PERSHING" to the left and "1939" to the right

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade

on a bronze gilt base with red and black enamels

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit For Long Service In The Cavalry Of The Royal Army, Iii Class, Bronze Grade Hold 401 Squadron on January 11Medaglia di merito per un lungo comando nella cavalleria dell'esercito reale. Instituted in 1935. In bronze, engraved to "LANAVE NICOLA" with the Cavalry insignia above on the reverse, measuring 34. 5 mm in diameter, edge nicks, bruised, fern clasp on its substituted First War Victory Medal ribbon, better than very fine.