Italy, Kingdom. 1945 Republican Air Force Medal By G. Verginelli Auction Archive the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a blue enameled field with a central silvered Stahlhelm overlaid by a letter “F”

possibly an Allied soldier displaying captured German souvenirs

Footnote: The yellow colour is indicative of Aviator troops (pilots and ground personnel) and Parachute troops

only 18 awarded

with the younger Catto stating "The Germans gave up the next week

Italy, Kingdom. 1945 Republican Air Force Medal By G. Verginelli Auction Archive the obverse consisting of aBronze medal reverse bearing Italian 1945, Aeronautica Repubblicana (translation: 1945, Republican Air Force), with makers mark G. Verginelli on obverse,measuring at 37. 6mm (w) x 41. 8mm (h to top of integral loop) and weighing at 35. 8 grams, with original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.