dated to September 7
a month before leaving for the French theatre in November
His two brothers were later to follow in his footsteps
the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriege” (For Merit At War)
the reverse maker marked “AK”
Italy, Kingdom. A Navy Appointment To Lieutenant Signed By Mussolini & King Vittorio Emanuele Iii Newly Listed dated to September 7A certificate, measuring 246x369mm, near extremely fine condition with several minor tears. It is dated to July 20, 1936, in the year 14 of fascist rule in Italy, and declares that in Rome on May 28, 1936, by decree of Vittorio Emanuele III, King of Italy and Emperor of Ethiopia, and by the proposal of the head of government, Prime Minister and Minister for the Navy, Benito Mussolini, the following candidates are appointed lieutenants of the Royal