Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of gilt remains on the reverse

gilt remains on the reverse only

MacRae was killed in Action on September 15

measuring 33 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

They also show the countryside

swastika and edges are polished

Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of gilt remains on the reverse(Croce Rossa Italiana). Instituted in 1913. Re instituted in 1946. Includes: 1. I Class Gold Grade Merit Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon. 2. II Class Silver Grade Merit Medal: in silvered bronze, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered silvering wear, light contact, original ribbon. Together, near extremely fine.