A Royal Italian Army 1St Heavy Artillery Regiment Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity the Government of Canada designated

the Government of Canada designated September 3rd of each year as a day to acknowledge the contribution of Merchant Navy Veterans

an excellent example in slightly worn condition

including time as Commandant at Irene and as Chief Censor at Cape Town

The first one was signed on November 6

and endured physical hardships and exacting mental strain

A Royal Italian Army 1St Heavy Artillery Regiment Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity the Government of Canada designated(1 Reggimento Artiglieria Pesante): Bronze gilt, obverse illustrating a crowned woman's head flanked by facses on either side, backed by mountains, inscribed "MILITARE IN CONGEDO" at its base, Royal Italian Army insignia with a ribbon banner inscribed "CREDERE OBBEDIRE COMBATTERE" (Believe Obey Fight) and inscribed "R. ESERCITO ITALIANO" (Royal Italian Army) below and engraver marked "GIAN NENE", reverse illustrating the 1st Artillery Regiment