Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade Auction Archive The light tan sweatband is

The light tan sweatband is leather has been darkened from consistant sweating

The majority of those who received the award did so for services during the First World War

Awarded prior to the establishment of the Flak badge

A NSDAP 10-Year Long Service Award

machine embroidered in silver on DRK colored wool background

Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade Auction Archive The light tan sweatband is(Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea). Instituted in 1953. In bronze, engraver marked "P. MORBI DVCCI" on the obverse, Royal Mint marked "Z" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, residue evident in the recessed on both sides and the edge from cleaning, light contact overall, eagle clasp affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for