Italy, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit For Italian Schools Abroad, II Class, Silver Grade, Type I (1889-1902) GTRexclude While at Salisbury Plain in

While at Salisbury Plain in November 1914 he had a severe attack of bronchitis

It was here that he was tested and marked in multiple areas

indicating it was made in Paris between 1870 and 1919

reverse marked SILBER 900

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit For Italian Schools Abroad, II Class, Silver Grade, Type I (1889-1902) GTRexclude While at Salisbury Plain inMedaglia al merito delle scuole italiane all'estero. Instituted in 1889. In silver, type I with the left facing bust of King Umberto I, marked with six five sided stars on both sides of the integral ring, measuring 31. 7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, surface wear, without ribbon, near fine.