Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal Hold There are clips stitched in

There are clips stitched in place on either side that would have held the elasticized strap designed to secure the oxygen mask in place

probably a prototype (pattern)

the belt measuring 50 mm in width x approximately 900 mm in length overall

Footnote: Allan Sargent Raney was a resident of North Bay

measuring 48 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal Hold There are clips stitched inInstituted 1936. In bronze, the obverse presents an Askari solider running with a rifle, surrounded by the inscription CORPO DARMATA ERITREO, the reverse bears the dates and battles the Askaris participated in, measures 37. 5mm (d), weighs 22. 2 grams, worn on original ribbon, light wear, a scarce award in very fine condition.