Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Aeronautic Valour, Ii Class, Silver Grade Auction Archive with silver "K" on the

with silver "K" on the ribbon (as issued to officers)

then as a Gunner-in-Command of Torpedo Boat No

do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you to be an Officer in Our Active Air Force of Our Dominion of Canada from the Twenty-fifth day of September 1941

After four days' treatment at Etaples

along with gilt wear on the inscription

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Aeronautic Valour, Ii Class, Silver Grade Auction Archive with silver "K" on the(Medaglia al valore Aeronautico). Instituted in 1929. In silver, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, contact marks and surface wear, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Aeronautic Valour was instituted on November 27, 1927 by Royal Decree No. 2297 and awarded to those, who had performed brave and skillful deeds, risking their lives on board various aircraft. Later on, it was awarded to detachments,