Pre WW2 Italy Ethiopian War Medal 1935

Below is a very brief history for the campaign for which this medal was awarded a very lengthy description can be found online and makes interesting reading.
The Second Italo-Ethiopian War, also referred to as the Second Italo-Abyssinian War, was a war of aggression waged by Italy against Ethiopia, which lasted from October 1935 to May 1936
The Royal Decree N: 1150 instituted the medal on April 27, 1936. Measuring 33.5mm, it was awarded to those troops who were engaged, either directly or indirectly, in the campaign in Italian East Africa. Although initially presented to those troops who took part in the campaign between 1935 and 1936, the medal continued to be awarded to those who served in the theatre until Italy declared war against France and Britain in June 1940. This example comes in very good condition, well patinated but does have the wrong ribbon attached.

Code: 29646