Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade Auction Archive The light tan sweatband is

The light tan sweatband is leather has been darkened from consistant sweating

Awarded prior to the establishment of the Flak badge

double marked with the logo of F

with a single faceted ray between each star point

Dated to 10 June 1917

Italy, Republic. A Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service, Bronze Grade Auction Archive The light tan sweatband is(Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea). Instituted in 1953. In bronze, engraver marked "P. MORBI DVCCI" on the obverse, Royal Mint marked "Z" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, residue evident in the recessed on both sides and the edge from cleaning, light contact overall, eagle clasp affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for