Italy, Kingdom. A Military Valour Medal, In Bronze, To Aviator Bartolini Amelio, Spanish Civil War Auction before returning to England

before returning to England

marked "441" on the reverse

the leather exhibiting scattered crazing and wear from active use)

carrying his seal

also awarded for long and distinguished service in the armed forces

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Valour Medal, In Bronze, To Aviator Bartolini Amelio, Spanish Civil War Auction before returning to EnglandInstituted March 26 1833 by King Charles Albert. Officially awarded medal, unmarked as it should be to the Air Force recipients, in bronze, the obverse bearing a crowned cross with wreath below and the inscription AL VALORE MILITARE around the exterior, the reverse is engraved BARTOLINI AMELIO partially enclosed by a wreath, surrounded by the engraving CIELO DI SPAGNA 29 APR 31 AGUS 1937 (Spanish Sky 29 APR 31 AGUS 1937) measures 33. 56mm (w) x 39.