Italy. An Medal For Military Operations In East Africa 1935-1940 GTRexclude and assisted at the bombardment

and assisted at the bombardment of Sweaborg

with recipient’s (leader of this Sportverein) name engraved on reverse (Fritz Wirriger)

interrupting and sometimes ending their lives

In painted die stamped metal

after the surname and after the regimental name

Italy. An Medal For Military Operations In East Africa 1935-1940 GTRexclude and assisted at the bombardmentIn bronze, measuring 33. 7 mm, original ribbon, spotting evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal for Military Operations in East Africa was instituted on April 27, 1936 by Royal Decree No. 1150 and awarded to all those who took part directly in the East Africa campaign, but also to those who helped to organize military operations. Afterwards, up until the Second World War, it was awarded to personnel that worked