Italy. An Italian 89th Infantry Regiment "Salerno" Campaign Medal 1915-1916 Newly Listed During the operation his aircraft

During the operation his aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter

in contemporary case

With matching hangers

" Bessette's Commanding Officer spoke to the Major and proposed to take no further action

Italy. An Italian 89th Infantry Regiment "Salerno" Campaign Medal 1915-1916 Newly Listed During the operation his aircraftBronze, obverse engraver marked "CIRILLI", illustrating mountains and trees with a ribbon banner inscribed "MRZLI" below, surrounded by the inscription "89o RECCto FANTERIA" above and "1915 CIVGNO MARZO 1916" below, reverse illustrating a right hand gripping a downward pointing sword, with a ribbon banner inscribed "IL VALORE FV PARIAL SACRIFICIO" backed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, 35 mm, green oxidation spot on the obverse, light