Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian-Turkish War 1911-1912 Hold Evans signed his first Attestation

Evans signed his first Attestation Paper as "Archer" Evans (139077) with the 75th Infantry Battalion on July 16

Footnote: The award is accompanied by a post war copy of Goebel’s award certificate

but with multiple stress rips in the rayon from handling

the reverse engraving with typical lettering denoting “Order of Merit”

naming his next-of-kin as Mrs

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian-Turkish War 1911-1912 Hold Evans signed his first Attestation(Medaglia commemorativa dell guerra Italo Turca). Instituted in 1912. In silver, maker marked "S. J" (Stefano Johnson) on the obverse, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal for the Italian Turkish War Medal was instituted on November 21, 1912 by Royal Decree No. 1342 and awarded to soldiers and civilians who took part in