Italy, Kingdom. A Navy Appointment To Lieutenant Signed By Mussolini & King Vittorio Emanuele Iii Newly Listed a month before leaving for

a month before leaving for the French theatre in November

oxidation spots on the reverse

with a magnetic metal receiver sewn in place at the opposite end

This medal group is extremely well documented and is accompanied by a well organized file which includes a service history as well as 8 photographs of the ships on which Higgins served throughout his career

Italy, Kingdom. A Navy Appointment To Lieutenant Signed By Mussolini & King Vittorio Emanuele Iii Newly Listed a month before leaving forA certificate, measuring 246x369mm, near extremely fine condition with several minor tears. It is dated to July 20, 1936, in the year 14 of fascist rule in Italy, and declares that in Rome on May 28, 1936, by decree of Vittorio Emanuele III, King of Italy and Emperor of Ethiopia, and by the proposal of the head of government, Prime Minister and Minister for the Navy, Benito Mussolini, the following candidates are appointed lieutenants of the Royal