A Royal Italian Army 1St Heavy Artillery Regiment Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity He completed his naval service

He completed his naval service on 7th July 1954

and endured physical hardships and exacting mental strain

the Government of Canada designated September 3rd of each year as a day to acknowledge the contribution of Merchant Navy Veterans

including time as Commandant at Irene and as Chief Censor at Cape Town

weighing 450 grams

A Royal Italian Army 1St Heavy Artillery Regiment Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity He completed his naval service(1 Reggimento Artiglieria Pesante): Bronze gilt, obverse illustrating a crowned woman's head flanked by facses on either side, backed by mountains, inscribed "MILITARE IN CONGEDO" at its base, Royal Italian Army insignia with a ribbon banner inscribed "CREDERE OBBEDIRE COMBATTERE" (Believe Obey Fight) and inscribed "R. ESERCITO ITALIANO" (Royal Italian Army) below and engraver marked "GIAN NENE", reverse illustrating the 1st Artillery Regiment