Luftmensch Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Don't know my Italian medals and would be grateful for any IDs. Also, what do the appurtenances mean?--that mini pilot's wing and the two stars?? Thanks in advance...
Gunner 1 Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 My guesses: Top row: (left to right): Chevalier, Order of the Crown; Aeronautical Valor Medal (silver?); War Cross Bottom row (left to right): War Medal with two stars; United Italy Medal.
Gordon Craig Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Luftmensch, The two stars indicate that the War Merit Medal was awarded twice. Regards, Gordon
Gunner 1 Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Gordon Criag wrote: 'The two stars indicate that the War Merit Medal was awarded twice.' According to The Medals, Decorations & Orders of the Great War 1914-1918 by Alex A. Purves. The medal with the two stars is the War Medal 1915-1918 and the stars on the ribbon do not indicate additional awards of the medal, but rather possession of two of the nine campaign bars issued for the medal.
medalman90 Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 very nice italian aviator rack. thank you for shareing!
claudio2574 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 When needed, during the Kingdom time, the mark for multiple merit crosses was made with crowns. Now, in the Republic time, for two crosses awarded for the same war you have a silver star
Gunner 1 Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Yes, but in the illustrated ribbon bar, aren't the stars are on the War Medal not the War Merit Cross?
claudio2574 Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Correct. They means two years in the campaign
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