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

measuring 62 mm (w) x 28 mm (h) overall

marked "970" (silver) and inscribed "ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE GUERRA DEL PERU / XXVI / PROMOCION / MAYOR J

through the centre of the cross and on the ring

bottom initialized

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.