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Auction: 23001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 579

Somalia, United Nations Trust Territory/Italian Fiduciary Administration (1950-60), Security Corps Medal (2), both bronze; Infantry Battalion Medals (4), bronze and enamel, very fine (6)

In 1949 in Italy a Security Corps was established, including police, army, aviation, naval & police elements in preparation for the I.F.A., with red and blue colours adopted with a leopard’s head being symbolic of the Somali nation. In 1950 the Corps moved to Somalia & assisted the establishment, 1950-52, of 4 Infantry Battalions. On 1 January 1956 the Security Corps replaced by the Somali Army.

Each of the four Battalions issued their own Medals & Jettons, in the tradition of the Italian Army.

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Sold for
£240

Starting price
£110