Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed held on with only two

held on with only two men and repulsed a counter-attack

Annie Smith of Hamilton

the central front fur panel features a silvered metal Police insignia

1920's (in die-stamped copper with red

in the shape of a swastika

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed held on with only twoType II, Rare. In bronze gilt, measuring 32 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The intention of creating a medal for "the current war" was expressed by the Ministry of War on November 4, 1941 and reaffirmed on July 3, 1945 and November 17, 1948. However, it was not until May 6, 1959, after Italy had become a Republic, that the award was finally