Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Anti-Guerilla Fight By G. Verginelli, C.1944 certificate_of_authenticity who was wounded and captured

who was wounded and captured during the 2nd Battle of Ypres - but later escaped Military Medal

with full length of fine quality neck ribbon

representing Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 (11mm)

Ashworth recommended that "an award be given posthumously to the late Lieutenant (JG) Burke"

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Anti-Guerilla Fight By G. Verginelli, C.1944 certificate_of_authenticity who was wounded and capturedBronze medal stamped with makers mark G. Verginelli on obverse, bearing Italian Lotta Anti Guerriglia (translation: Anti Guerrilla Struggle) on reverse, measuring at 37. 1mm (w) x 43. 4mm (h to top of integral ring) and weighing at 26. 8 grams on original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.