Bob Hoe

Many thanks. What is the English translation for the unit name please?

Hi All,

Any information on this button would be greatly appreciated please.

Many thanks,

Bob

That's the one.Thanks very much.

Hi All,

I recently found a really badly crumpled button while metal detecting in Lincolnshire. I have managed to make out the inscription on the button as ' INGENIEUR DES PONTS ET CHAUSSEES' so, Engineer of Bridges and Roads. I think the centre of the button contains a crowned eagle facing right perched on a laurel, so Napoleonic?

Not sure if this is a military button but I've been trying to find an image of a complete example.

Can anyone oblige please?

Cheers

Rob

Just got hold of another source on this medal : Decorazioni e Distintivi della Croce Rossa Italiana by Alberto Galazzetti and Filippo Lombardi (ISBN 88-7364-038-9) which states the medal was created in 1916 in three classes (gold, silver and bronze) in two diametres : 28 and 22 mm.

Later, in 1928, sizes were reviewed for the gold class only : 28, 22 and 18 mm.

Thus, no mention of the 31.5 mm diametre ...

The ribbon is white with the Italian tricolour at each edge.

This type of medal was replaced by the Republic's model in 1959

Cheers,

Hendrik

Thanks for the update Hendrik!

Cheers,

Rob

Thanks Hendrik - much appreciated.

ps - You're right about the makers name & the crowned Z

Hi Hendrik,

Thanks for the good info. Do you know the date of this particular medal?

Its roughly 29mm in diameter.

Rob.

Reverse.

Hello Gents,

Can any of you guys give any more info on this Italian Red Cross medal, such as a date, please? It reads 'CROCE ROSSA ITALIANA' with 'R Consolato Gen. D'Italia Londra' hand etched underneath.

Many thanks,

Rob.