United States. A Second War "The Italians To The Heroic 8Th Army" Commemorative Medal Newly Listed arriving for service in the

arriving for service in the French theatre the next day

contained within fitting case of issue

Mounted on a full length of fine quality sash ribbon

45cm (18") in length

He was transferred to Goose Bay Station on September 15

United States. A Second War "The Italians To The Heroic 8Th Army" Commemorative Medal Newly Listed arriving for service in theBronze gilt, obverse illustrating Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples, a sunrise with emanating rays in the background, reverse inscribed "THE ITALIANS TO THE HEROIC 8TH ARMY" with arabesques above and below, 30. 2 mm, without ring, contact marks and surface wear, near very fine. Footnote: Naples fell to the United States 23rd Armoured Brigade on October 1, 1943 and was subsequently occupied by the United States 82nd Airborne until their transfer