(Medaglia delle campagne d'Africa). Instituted in 1894. DOGALI 1887 (in bronze, measuring 32.2 mm (w) x 37.5 inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting, clasp affixed to its original ribbon, better than very fine.
Footnote: The Africa Campaigns Medal was instituted on November 3, 1894 by Royal decree no. 463 and awarded to Army and Navy soldiers, natives of the colonial troops and Italian civilians who were engaged in Africa. They could also receive silver bars for each battle they participated in. The granting of this medal ceased in 1935 with the issuing of the East Africa Medal.

