Italy, Kingdom. An Extremely Rare Red Cross Merit Medal, In Gold certificate_of_authenticity 38cm (15 ½ inches) in

38cm (15 ½ inches) in length

(2° Divisione Celere Emanuele Filiberto Testa Di Ferro): Die-stamped brass with navy blue enamels

The reverse of the picture postcard is unused

Walter Ashby of Wretton

number stamped "13217" on the reverse

Italy, Kingdom. An Extremely Rare Red Cross Merit Medal, In Gold certificate_of_authenticity 38cm (15 ½ inches) in(medaglia d'oro al merito della croce rossa italiana); medal is die struck solid GOLD, 33. 6mm, stamped "750" (for 18Kt Gold) on reverse bottom, it weighs 17. 6 grams, in extremely fine condition; with red case of issue, with red fitted leatherette exterior; circa WWI period issue; extremely rare in solid gold.