maker marked "TIFFANY & CO
maker marked "ZUKOV" (Zukov of Prague) and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse of the medal
held in place by a black magnetic button
engraved in running script "John Montour Chaplin
The winter side demonstrates soiling consistent with age and field use
Italy, Kingdom. A Medal Of Aeronautic Valour, II Class Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "TIFFANY & CO(Medaglia al valore aeronautico). Instituted in 1927. In silvered tombac, un named, obverse illustrating the Savoy Cross surmounted by a spead winged eagle, with the Crown of Savoy above and the inscription "AL VALORE AERONAVTICO" below, reverse illustrating two fasces, the left one up and the right one down, with the area in between dedicated to the engraving of the recipient's name along with the place and date of the award, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x