Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade Hold and with pleasing old patina

and with pleasing old patina

1944 by General Francisco Franco

with an additional loop and its period-original ribbon

5 mm x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension)

reverse stamped "JR

Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade Hold and with pleasing old patina(Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea). Instituted in 1953. In bronze, engraver marked "P. MORBI DVCCI" on the obverse, Royal Mint marked "Z" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, residue evident in the recessed on both sides and the edge from cleaning, light contact overall, eagle clasp affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for