Italy, Kingdom. An Italian-German African Campaign Medal, by Lorioli consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in addition to soiling present

in addition to soiling present in the white felt in the base

40 mm x 50 mm

A matching set of Heer Flak/Artillery Enlisted personnel tropical shoulder straps

the center medallion in 14 kt Gold with a green enamelled crown surrounded by a blue ring inscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Faithful and Steadfast)

toned silver and light enamel wear

Italy, Kingdom. An Italian-German African Campaign Medal, by Lorioli consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in addition to soiling presentConstructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from an original German issue ribbon, the obverse bearing two raised gladiators (symbolizing Italy and Germany) grappling with a crocodile (symbolizing Great Britain), the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of the Arco dei Fileni, flanked by a fasces and swastika, circumscribed inscriptions of ITALIAN GERMAN CAMPAIGN IN AFRICA in both Italian and German, the obverse engraver marked DE MARCHIS and