Italy, Kingdom. A Flight To Brazil Atlantic Ocean Crossing Medal, C.1931 Hold with Hammill later being transferred

with Hammill later being transferred to the 1st Infantry Battalion

silver gilt with a large enamelled centrepiece

039 other ranks

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

fine hairline crack on reverse

Italy, Kingdom. A Flight To Brazil Atlantic Ocean Crossing Medal, C.1931 Hold with Hammill later being transferredMedaglia 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