An Austrian Franz Joseph War Decoration Clasp Auction Archive Initial Italian volunteers from the

Initial Italian volunteers from the ranks of the fascist militia were eventually joined in Spain by "volunteers" from the Italian army and air force serving in the Corpo Truppe Volontarie (Corps of Volunteer Troops)

He served as a gunner with the 72nd Overseas Field Battery (72nd Queen's Battery)

Fifth Class - in silver

marked "No

as is the case on officially issued awards

An Austrian Franz Joseph War Decoration Clasp Auction Archive Initial Italian volunteers from theSilver with red, white and green enamels, 13. 5 mm x 25 mm, mounted to a 27. 7 mm x 39. 5 mm war ribbon, two clips on the reverse of the ribbon, the clips maker marked "NICHOLLS", intact enamels, extremely fine.