Italy Medals for Local Troops in the Colonies

[RRA227]

Medals for local troops in the Italian colonies. Also A.O.I. marked Vetterli rifle. Rich A. in Pa.

[paul wood]

Most interesting can you give further details about the medals.

Paul

[claudio2574]

Good set indeed. Take care specially of the star.

[RRA227]

Paul,About all I know is that they were given to local (black) troops. The colours are the unit colour.

Claudio,It will go back into the medal display drawer. Rich A. in Pa.

[medalman90]

Rich, excellent display of Etterian medals! can we get a full shot of the rifle?

[RRA227]

As requested. Also hard to find version of cut down Vetterli bayonet. Named to a local trooper. Rich A. in Pa.

[medalman90]

Rich, I apologize for the delay. This is a great piece of history you have here. Love the flag too. Id like to find an origional for my war room.

[RRA227]

Thanks.Got the flag at the flea market for $40. Rich A. in Pa.

[rocketscientist]

What a wonderful set of medals and everything! Congratulations!

Definitely not common!

[RRA227]

rocketscientist,Thanks.

Ammo for the Vetterli and P.A.I. cap eagles for local troops. Rich A. in Pa.

[medalman90]

Very cool insignia Rich. I've never seen them before

[RRA227]

Here are the ones for the regular Italian troops in the colonies and the ones for the local troops. Rich A. in Pa.

[medalman90]

Rich, these insignias are beautiful

[RRA227]

Thanks. Those are cap eagles. There are also collar size ones. Rich A. in Pa.