Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare Awarded To “Colson, J.e. Chef D’escadron D’état-Major.”, C.1857 certificate_of_authenticity with records indicating bomber command

with records indicating bomber command having suffered 51% casualty rates

The Breast Star consisting of an eight-pointed silver rayed star

suspended by an oak wreath ornamented suspension also in bronze

with red cloth in Croatian shield

Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare Awarded To “Colson, J.e. Chef D’escadron D’état-Major.”, C.1857 certificate_of_authenticity with records indicating bomber commandMedal in die struck solid silver, 33 mm, stamped F. G on the obverse. The reverse inscription is dedicated to Colson, J. E. Chef descadron dtat major. In very fine condition. Footnote: This Medal was founded by Charles Albert, King of Sardinia in 1833. It was awarded to military personnel of all ranks for extraordinary valour and courage in wartime. This Medal was awarded to Chef dEscadron of the General Staff, Joseph Emile Colson, for valour in the