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 Louis Riel

Louis Riel

Consisting of a Grand Cross Breast Badge and a Grand Cross Sash Badge

the lid with a gold embossed Cross Pattée

the eagle’s wings appear to be sitting on a box created by six small oak leaves

The Third Battle of Ypres (Summer to Autumn

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 Louis RielMedal 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