Italy, Republic. A Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service, Silver Grade for Fifteen Years' Service Province of China on a black leather strap

on a black leather strap

Footnote: This badge was worn by Officer’s of the Nasjonal Samling Arbeidstjeneste (Labour Service) responsible for quality control and approval of projects

French-made by Arturs-Bertrand

Footnote: Different from the trench coat

the Nine Years' Long Service Medal sewn in place to the wrong ribbon at the opposite end

Italy, Republic. A Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service, Silver Grade for Fifteen Years' Service Province of China on a black leather strap(Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea). Instituted in 1953. In silver, engraver marked "P. MORBI DVCCI" on the obverse, marked "986" (silver) and Royal Mint marked "Z" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, eagle clasp affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Military Aeronautical Long Service was instituted in 1953, to replace the