Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Troops LIXth Colonial Battalion Medal, Variation for Africa Campaign GTRexclude 1918 in Silber - Ehrenkreuz

1918 in Silber - Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer - Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung IV

the obverse lid with a gold embossed Imperial Austrian coat of arms

The collar is flanked on each side by a tab constructed of silver-grey machine embroidery

A Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung/National Socialist War Victim’s Care supporter’s badge

Brigadier Pearkes was given command of the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Troops LIXth Colonial Battalion Medal, Variation for Africa Campaign GTRexclude 1918 in Silber - EhrenkreuzIn bronze, the obverse featuring a running soldier with alternating blue and white enamel stripes, the reverse bears a lion with the inscription LIX BATTAGLIONE COLONIALE, measures 30. 6 mm (w), with original blue and white ribbon, dark patina, in very fine condition.