Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian-Austrian War 1915-1918 Auction Afghanistan Medal - ALI MUSJID

Afghanistan Medal - ALI MUSJID (Sepoy Luchman Ghurtie

Accompanied by a period original picture of a Kriegsmarine sailor

42 mm x 42

The fez is unmarked and measures approximately 195 mm in diameter

The motto of the Order appears on the medallion and is "Isänmaan hyväksi" (For the well-being or benefit or advantage of the Fatherland)

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian-Austrian War 1915-1918 Auction Afghanistan Medal - ALI MUSJID2 Clasps 1915, 1916. In bronze, engraver marked "S. CANAVARI" on the obverse, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: A special badge was instituted by Royal Decree 641 on May 21, 1916 "for war toils", for which only the decoration's ribbon was determined. The medal itself was instituted by Royal Decree No. 1241 on July 29, 1920. It was awarded to soldiers who served