Italy, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns Medal, C.1900 GTRexclude but exterior metal hinge is

but exterior metal hinge is fully functional

above a tresse of identical construction

this unit defended a forward position at Haktang-ni for three days against a heavy Chinese attack

inclusive of its ribbon

Italy, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns Medal, C.1900 GTRexclude but exterior metal hinge is(Medaglia delle campagne d'Africa). Instituted in 1894. In bronze, engraver marked "SPERANZA" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, bruised, edge nicks, exhibiting greening, period ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Africa Campaigns Medal was instituted on November 3, 1894 by Royal decree no. 463 and awarded to Army and Navy soldiers, natives of the colonial troops and Italian civilians who were engaged