Italy, Kingdom. A 59Th Colonial Battalion Ethiopian Campaign Medal 1937-1938 GTRexclude measuring 148 mm (w) x

measuring 148 mm (w) x 202 mm (h)

the other badge is in zinc alloy

the obverse with a machine-embroidered gold wire inscription of “MARINE-LUFTSCHIFF-ABTEILUNG”

7 cm long with the scabbard on

slight enamel imperfection

Italy, Kingdom. A 59Th Colonial Battalion Ethiopian Campaign Medal 1937-1938 GTRexclude measuring 148 mm (w) xIn bronze with red and blue enamels, unmarked, obverse illustrating a left facing charging and rifle bearing soldier, with four battles and dates listed at the left (AMAR COCCHE 19 8 37, PONTE AL SAGAN 28 1 38, AILOTTA 19 2 38, FANGALA 20 2 38) and three others at the right (BENNEIA 21 2 38, FAGGI 22 2 38, MALLEGA 24 2 38, above a five sided star), all above alternating red and blue stripes, reverse illustrating a leaping lion facing left, the lion