A First War Italian Victory Medal certificate_of_authenticity stating that he had previous

stating that he had previous military service with the 39th Regiment

cross in finely crafted

Emperor Nicholas II issued a decree stating that individuals that had suffered wounds in action were to add a bow to the ribbon of the medal

the face of which is dyed dark brown

he was killed in action at the Battle of the Selle on 20 October 1918

A First War Italian Victory Medal certificate_of_authenticity stating that he had previousA First War Italian Victory Medal Bronze, engraver marked "G. Orsolini MOD" and "F. M. LORIOLI & CASTELLI MILANO" on the obverse, 36. 2 mm, unique ribbon with stripes incorporating the flags of the five Allied Powers (Great Britain, France, Belgium, Italy and the United States), extremely fine.