Australia. A Service Medal 1939-1945, To A.s. Ford, Australian Imperial Forces Hold An Italian Armed Forces Defence

An Italian Armed Forces Defence Staff Award Medal - Silver gilt and enamels

a post which carried with it the important work of British Representative on the European Commission of the Danube

German laws were changed and military officers were encouraged to seek NSDAP membership

matched “L/54” for “Schauerte & Höhfeld” on the reverse - an uncommon variant due to it being marked on the pin

partially bronzed

Australia. A Service Medal 1939-1945, To A.s. Ford, Australian Imperial Forces Hold An Italian Armed Forces Defence(QX26261 A. S. FORD). Naming is officially impressed, the "Q" for Queensland and the "X" for Australian Imperial Forces. Greening evident on the obverse from storage, discolouration over the naming, original ribbon, fine.