Summary
Medal issued by Italy,1928 (Italy Fascist Year 6).
Depicts Mussolini as a pilot. Medal artist is S. Johnson of Milan & Rome.
Obverse Description
Bust of Mussolini as pilot wearing helmet and goggles facing left; text around, 'ALI ALLA PATRIA' (Wings to the Homeland) in field below chin, .A.VI. (anno VI = Fascist year 6 = 1928 AD); below bust artist's initials 'S.J' (S. Johnson, Milan & Rome).
Reverse Description
Eagle with wings spread on globe, around below, flight of 5 aircraft.
Edge Description
Stamped '2RD'.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1928 AD
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Person Depicted
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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