Summary
Altipiani Cross commemorating the battle of Plateaux (Battaglia degli Altipiani in Italian), dated 1916.
The Battle of Plateaux also known as the Battle of Asiago was a counter-offensive launched by the Austro-Hungarians on the Italian Front on May 15, 1916, during World War I.
Obverse Description
Arms of Great Britain, Italy and France encircled by a laurel wreath. At the base is the maker's initials, 'SJ' for Stefano Johnson of Milan. Ribbon in the colours of the three allies.
Reverse Description
Text; 'NELLA FEDE FRATELLI / E NELLA VITTORIA ( translates to Brothers in Faith and in Victory) / ARMATA / ALTIPIANI' (translates to Plateau Army).
More Information
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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
1916 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Inscriptions
Obverse: R F S J (Maker) Reverse: NELLA FEDE FRATELLI E NELLA VITTORIA ARMATA ALTIPIANI
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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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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Shape
Cross with ribbon
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References
References: Johnson medal makers website: [Link 1] accessed June 2014.
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