Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of swastika and edges are polished

swastika and edges are polished

200 BC - 1 BC

MacRae was killed in Action on September 15

The training planes were Curtis JN-4 "Jennys" (1917-1919)

gilt remains on the reverse only

Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of swastika and edges are polished(Croce Rossa Italiana). Instituted in 1913. Re instituted in 1946. Includes: 1. I Class Gold Grade Merit Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon. 2. II Class Silver Grade Merit Medal: in silvered bronze, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered silvering wear, light contact, original ribbon. Together, near extremely fine.