Italy, Kingdom. A Militare Al Valore, Gold Grade, C.1940 Auction tears in two corners

tears in two corners

The Wadi Damour

accompanied by its 11

crossed swords at the bottom

owned by Lieutenant Allan Sargent Raney of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve

Italy, Kingdom. A Militare Al Valore, Gold Grade, C.1940 Auction tears in two corners(Medaglia d'oro al valore militare). Instituted in 1793. In bronze gilt, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gold Medal of Military Valour was established on May 21, 1793 by King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia ". per bassi ufficiali e soldati che avevano fatto azioni di segnalato valore in guerra" (for deeds of outstanding gallantry