It appears factory-sharpened with a semi-sharp tip
Smith and Son" Dublin 1927 under one of the pads
maker marked "D & Co" on the reverse
other than the detached thumb tab
specifically the Department for Army Recruitment (Abteilung Heeresnachwuchs)
Italy, Republic. A Lot Of Five Medals & Awards Auction It appears factory-sharpened with aMedal of Aeronautic Valour, I Class, Gold Grade (in bronze gilt, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon); Medal of Aeronautic Valour, II Class, Silver Grade (in silvered bronze, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon); Medal of Aeronautic Valour, III Class, Bronze Grade (in bronze, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral