Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of 200 BC - 1 BC

200 BC - 1 BC

The training planes were Curtis JN-4 "Jennys" (1917-1919)

gilt remains on the reverse only

the swords previous attached to the ribbon having been lost to time as evidenced by the hole on the ribbon

hallmarked twice on the reverse with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver

Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of 200 BC - 1 BC(Croce Rossa Italiana). Instituted in 1913. Re instituted in 1946. Includes: 1. I Class Gold Grade Merit Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon. 2. II Class Silver Grade Merit Medal: in silvered bronze, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered silvering wear, light contact, original ribbon. Together, near extremely fine.