Instituted in 1944 by Generalissimo Francisco Franco
and Massachusetts Governor Maurice J
1946 by reason of return to reserve status
with a moderately worn core
We were inspected a week ago by Sir John French and got a good look at that great soldier
Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Visit Of Italian Aviator Francesco De Pinedo To Philadelphia In May 1927 Archive Instituted in 1944 by GeneralissimoIn bronze, obverse illustrating an airplane flying now over the waves of the ocean below, surrounded by the inscription "GLI ITALIANI IN RICORDO DELLA SUA VENUTA A PHILADELPHIA MAGGIO 1927", reverse illustrating the left facing bust of Italian aviator Francesco De Pinedo, surrounded by the inscription "AL COMANDANTE MARCHESE FRANCESCO DE PINEDO EROE DEI CIELI", measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine.