Italy WWII Ethiopian Campaign Commemorative Medal for the Askaris Native Eritrean Army Corps 1935 1936 Silver Class by Lorioli & Morbiducci

ITALY: Commemorative medal for the native 
Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) that took part 
in the invasion of Ethiopia. 
The medal was instituted in 1936. 
Obverse: An Askari soldier running forward 
with his riffle and sword. In addition the 
inscriptions "Erithrean Army Corps", "Like an 
Erithrean Falcon", "F.Belesa - Addis Abeba", 
"B'amora Ghebba"
Reverse: The names of the battles that the 
Askaris participated in as well as the dates 
(calculated since 1922 when Mussolini 
ascended to power). 
Silver grade, maker marked by Lorioli, Milano
and signed by Morbiducci. 
The Italian forces invaded Ethiopia in 1935 
and despite the brave resistance of the local 
armed forces, the Italians managed to conquer 
the country.
The medal is scarce.

FULL SIZE

1936 - pre WW2 1939 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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