Summary
War Medal (Medaglia Dell Guerra ) issued by Italy in 1920.
The medal was instituted on 29 July 1920 and was awarded for participation in World War I.
Obverse Description
Head of King Vittorio Emanuele III in helmet facing left, inscribed 'GUERRA PER L'UNITA D'ITALIA 1915 1918'. Medal is signed 'S. CANEVARI', with maker's mark 'S J' (S. Johnson of Milan).
Reverse Description
Winged Victory figure on shields held above the helmeted heads of soldiers. Inscribed 'CONIATO NEL BRONZO NEMICO' (Coined [Made] From Enemy Bronze).
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1920 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'GUERRA PER L'UNITA D'ITALIA 1915 1918' (War for the Unity of Italy 1915 1918). Reverse; 'CONIATA 'NEL BRONZO NEMICO' (Coined [Made] From Enemy Bronze).
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with loop and ribbon
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed Aug 2014.
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