Italy, Republic. A Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service, Silver Grade for Fifteen Years' Service certificate_of_authenticity Fear of the potential use

Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gas mask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier throughout the war

Finely decorated shank

For his South African War service

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Italy, Republic. A Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service, Silver Grade for Fifteen Years' Service certificate_of_authenticity Fear of the potential use(Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea). Instituted in 1953. In silver, engraver marked "P. MORBI DVCCI" on the obverse, marked "986" (silver) and Royal Mint marked "Z" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, eagle clasp affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service was instituted in 1953, to replace the