Italy, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns Medal, 1887 GTRexclude forming the handle

forming the handle

two 26th Battalion New York State Guard (both are bronze gilt with red and light blue and sky blue enamels

in silvery/aluminum wires

three stars gold

the collar has a single metal hook and loop (for additional closure) and two stitched reinforced buttoning holes

Italy, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns Medal, 1887 GTRexclude forming the handle(Medaglia delle campagne d'Africa). Instituted in 1894. 1 Clasp CAMPAGNA D'AFRICA 1887 88. In bronze, engraver marked "SPERANZA" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely 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