ITALY: Commemorative Medal of the XXXVIII
(38th) Arabo-Somali Colonial Battalion of the
Italian Royal Corps of Colonial Troops
(Askaris) for the 2nd Italo-Ethiopian War (the
Italian invasion of Abyssinia, 1935-1937).
The XXXVIII Arabo-Somali Colonial Battalion
was stationed in Erithrea.
Obverse: An Ascari soldier holding the
Regimental banner. Inscribed: "The Risk of
Death is Our Joy".
Reverse: The Eagle of the Italian Royal Corps
of Colonial Troops over the battles (and their
respective dates) the Battalion took part in.
The medal is scarce.
FULL SIZE
2nd Italo-Ethiopian War 1935 - 1937
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos
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