Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 Hold measuring 87 mm (w) x

measuring 87 mm (w) x 107 mm (h)

a fate suffered by his close friend and fellow ace Hans-Joachim Marseille just four weeks before

He was discharged from Granville and invalided to Canada

began recruiting American citizens to fight as a US volunteer detachment in the French Air Force

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 Hold measuring 87 mm (w) x(Medaglia per le guerre d'Indipendenza e l'Unita d'italia). Instituted in 1865. In silver, without engraver mark, measuring 32 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Italian Independence Wars and Unification was instituted on March 4, 1865 by Royal Decree No. 2174 and awarded to those who took part in war campaigns