Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare Awarded To “Colson, J.e. Chef D’escadron D’état-Major.”, C.1857 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the lid with a gold

the lid with a gold embossed Cross Pattée

The Third Battle of Ypres (Summer to Autumn

Footnote: John Henry Sendall was born in 1879

oval in gilt and silvered tombac

serving from November 14

Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare Awarded To “Colson, J.e. Chef D’escadron D’état-Major.”, C.1857 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the lid with a goldMedal in die struck solid silver, 33 mm, stamped F. G on the obverse. The reverse inscription is dedicated to Colson, J. E. Chef descadron dtat major. In very fine condition. Footnote: This Medal was founded by Charles Albert, King of Sardinia in 1833. It was awarded to military personnel of all ranks for extraordinary valour and courage in wartime. This Medal was awarded to Chef dEscadron of the General Staff, Joseph Emile Colson, for valour in the