Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal certificate_of_authenticity constructed of a cork shell

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

who had been put ashore from the German submarine U-19

1865 by Royal Decree No

The reverse of one link is stamped with an NSKK copyright mark

Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal certificate_of_authenticity constructed of a cork shellInstituted 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.