Dr Colonel Cornelio Rizzo Grouping:
$2,695.00
HMS Brinmaric Collectibles
Dr Colonel Cornelio Rizzo Grouping:
$2,695.00
This significant grouping consists of everything in the
photos above plus a few other small odds and ends that came with it. The
grouping spans a career of over 30 years, of a very brave man. As you will read
in his award citations he risked his own life on several occasions to save
others. I have tried to include at least on photo of every major item in the
grouping. The pre-WWI black tunic does come with a set of matched piped pants.
The other dress tunic is set up with pre-1936 ribbons, as Dr. Rizzo was award
the Colonial Star in 1936. All of the enamel on the star and two Orders of the
Crowns are excellent with no chips or loss.
Dr Rizzo received five valor awards during his long career.
Two of the documents are included in the lot. The valor medals are not in the
grouping (there is one blank silver one included as a filler).
In 1936 Rizzo Cornelio risult Tenente Colonnello, in the Livorno Hospital.
He was born in 1 February 1886 Jacksonville FL.
He became officier in 15 July 1911
Tenente Colonnello dal 15 August 1933
In 1936 his decoration were:
Croce di Cavaliere della Corona d'Italia (included Rizzo's issued piece)
Cavaliere della Stella al Merito Coloniale (included but replaced with original document)
Medaglia di Bronzo al Valore Militare (1) (Award document included)
With courage and energy he come under the enemy fire line to pick
up a wounded officer and in the absence of the litter-bearers himself
with the help of an attendant, going to the medical post"
Derna, 27 December 1911
Medaglia di Bronzo al Valore Militare (2) (Award document
included)
During a violent night attack, with great courage and coolness, heedless
of danger, he carried under the enemy fire line to help the wounded of
the battalion." Kasr Ras Leben, September 17, 1912
Medaglia di Bronzo al Valore Militare (3)
Bronze Valour Medal Medical Leutenant, Medical detachment Commanding
officer of a half section of a Medical Unit, showed a firmcontrol in taking
care of the wounded soldiers and in helping the companycommander in
evacuating the wounded soldiers while the medic post was nearthe enemy
batteries and under a severe fire of the enemy artillery.
Mossa, 19-24 July 1915
Medaglia di Bronzo al Valore Militare (4)
Medical Captain of an Infantry Regiment
Under the heavy enemy fire, with great calm and firmness took care of
digging out several bodies under the debris of an advanced medical post,
while wounded from an enemy grenade.
During a period of action, he did his duty with intelligence, strong work
and unselfishness, organizing with promptness the evacuation of numerous
wounded soldiers.Villanova, Doberdò, 10-14 Ocotber 1916
Medaglia d'Argento al Valore Militare (5)
no details on this award
Croce al merito di Guerra (Rizzo's Original issue medal included)
Commemorativa Libia
1912-13, 1913-14 (Rizzo's original issue medal included)Medaglia per la Guerra contro l'Austria 1915-16-17-18 (Rizzo's original issue medal included)
Medaglia Unità d'Italia 1918 (Rizzo's original issue medal included)
Croce d'oro per anzianità di servizio (replaced medal)
Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions on this grouping. You will not be disappointed by it.
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