Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Troops LIXth Colonial Battalion Medal, Variation for Africa Campaign certificate_of_authenticity In June 1941 it was

In June 1941 it was made part of the 17th Army in Russia

and the 91st Canadian Highlanders (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) in Hamilton

presenting strong oxidation on the star with recessed centre

Randolph Air Force Base

both unmarked and measuring 36 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Troops LIXth Colonial Battalion Medal, Variation for Africa Campaign certificate_of_authenticity In June 1941 it wasIn bronze, the obverse featuring a running soldier with alternating blue and white enamel stripes, the reverse bears a lion with the inscription LIX BATTAGLIONE COLONIALE, measures 30. 6 mm (w), with original blue and white ribbon, dark patina, in very fine condition.