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4095
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DISTINTIVO DIVISIONE NAVALE AOI AFRICA ORIENTALE ITALIANA.
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4095
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DISTINTIVO DIVISIONE NAVALE AOI AFRICA ORIENTALE ITALIANA.
See original version (French)
Estimate €120 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
DISTINTIVO DIVISIONE NAVALE AOI AFRICA ORIENTALE ITALIANA. Enamelled metal. Clasp present. Silver hallmark 800, made in Naples. The Italian East African Naval Division was based mainly at Massaua (Eritrea). Its role was to protect maritime communications between Italy and its colonies (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia) and to guard the strategic Suez Canal. Some wear and patina. Condition II+. DISTINTIVO DIVISIONE NAVALE AOI AFRICA ORIENTALE ITALIANA. Enamelled metal construction. Attachment present. 800 silver hallmark. Manufactured in Naples. The Italian East Africa Naval Division was based principally at Massawa in Eritrea. Its role was to protect maritime communications between Italy and its colonies of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia, and to monitor the strategic passage of the Suez Canal. Showing honest wear and patina. Condition II+.
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About the sale
ITALIAN MILITARIA GERMAN EMPIRE AND WORLD WAR II
Auction location
Auction time
06/27/2026 at 2:00 PM
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