Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal certificate_of_authenticity The badge with a three-piece

The badge with a three-piece construction

1865 by Royal Decree No

constructed of a cork shell with a tan-coloured canvas twill exterior lining

In May 1918

measuring 390 mm (w) x 300 mm (h)

Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal certificate_of_authenticity The badge with a three-pieceInstituted 1936. In bronze, the obverse presents an Askari solider running with a rifle, surrounded by the inscription CORPO DARMATA ERITREO, the reverse bears the dates and battles the Askaris participated in, measures 37. 5mm (d), weighs 22. 2 grams, worn on original ribbon, light wear, a scarce award in very fine condition.