Bavaria, Kingdom. A Marksmanship Medal, By A. Börsch Newly Listed Balbo was the only leading

Balbo was the only leading Fascist to oppose both anti-Jewish racial laws and Mussolini's alliance with Nazi Germany

5 mm silver gilt crowned cypher of Peter Friedrich August

obverse illustrating a standing helmeted Italian soldier

measuring 92 mm x 70 mm

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Marksmanship Medal, By A. Börsch Newly Listed Balbo was the only leading(Schtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Prince Regent Luitpold, the reverse with an inscription of DEM BESTEN SCHTZEN (THE BEST SHOOTERS) inside of an oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked A. BRSCH, measuring 34. 79 mm in diameter, weighing 29. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.