Italy, Kingdom. An Italy To Brazil Atlantic Ocean Crossing Medal certificate_of_authenticity held in place via intact

held in place via intact prongs on the inside of the cap

rejoined Plymouth command and was assigned to the newly formed 10th Destroyer Flotilla carrying out "Operation Hostile" (Minelaying) and "Operation Tunnel" (Patrol) missions off the coast of France

The paint on the exterior is also very well preserved with scratches and marks from age and wear

The Shako has a stamped aluminum

one year after signing his first Attestation Paper

Italy, Kingdom. An Italy To Brazil Atlantic Ocean Crossing Medal certificate_of_authenticity held in place via intact3rd Class, Bronze Grade, Type II with the Bust of Italo Balbo. In bronze, obverse illustrating three planes in flight over ocean waves, fasces flanked by "A" on the left and "IX" at the right below, reverse illustrating the left facing bust of Italo Balbo in flying cap and goggles, inscribed "ITALO BALBO" immediately to his left, surrounded by the inscription "CROCIERA ATLANTICA ITALIANA ITALIA BRASILE", measuring 32. 5 mm in diameter, original