Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 85x124mm with extensive creasing

measuring 85x124mm with extensive creasing and soiling

Marguerite Burke

A Lot of Eight Second War American Army Patches - 76th Infantry Division (four-color embroidery

the colours of the ribbon indicating its was awarded by the President of France after 1900

Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 85x124mm with extensive creasingInstituted 1936. In bronze, the obverse presents an Askari solider running with a rifle, surrounded by the inscription CORPO DARMATA ERITREO, the reverse bears the dates and battles the Askaris participated in, measures 37. 5mm (d), weighs 22. 2 grams, worn on original ribbon, light wear, a scarce award in very fine condition.