Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of and Order of Merits for

and Order of Merits for the People with Silver Rays

gilt remains on the reverse only

They also show the countryside

The training planes were Curtis JN-4 "Jennys" (1917-1919)

swastika and edges are polished

Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of and Order of Merits for(Croce Rossa Italiana). Instituted in 1913. Re instituted in 1946. Includes: 1. I Class Gold Grade Merit Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon. 2. II Class Silver Grade Merit Medal: in silvered bronze, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered silvering wear, light contact, original ribbon. Together, near extremely fine.