An original Italian Commemorative Medal for Military Operations in East Africa, unfortunately mismatched with the ribbon from an MVSN (Blackshirts) long service medal. Condition is as depicted in photos. Medal shows verdigris and some contact wear.
 
The Commemorative Medal for Military Operations in East Africa (Italian: Medaglia commemorativa delle operazioni militari in Africa Orientale) was a decoration established in 1936 by the Kingdom of Italy for personnel who took part in Italian military operations in East Africa in 1935 and 1936, corresponding to major military operations during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.