Italy, Kingdom. A Flight To Brazil Atlantic Ocean Crossing Medal, C.1931 Hold 039 other ranks

039 other ranks

fine hairline crack on reverse

In case the original flight plan cannot be carried out due to weather

with Hammill later being transferred to the 1st Infantry Battalion

Italy, Kingdom. A Flight To Brazil Atlantic Ocean Crossing Medal, C.1931 Hold 039 other ranksMedaglia commemorativa della crociera Atlantica Italia Brasile. Instituted in 1931. II Class, Silver Grade, Type I with Atlantic Ocean Map. In silver, obverse illustrating three planes in flight over ocean waves, fasces flanked by "A" on the left and "IX" at the right below, reverse illustrating a map of the Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path from Rome to Rio de Janiero prominently featured, surrounded by the inscription "CROCIERA ATLANTICA ITALIANA