Medal - Ali Alla Patria, Italy, 1928

Artist: S. Johnson

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Item NU 36445 Medal - Ali Alla Patria, Italy, 1928

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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Collecting Areas

Numismatics & Philately, Public Life & Institutions
Acquisition Information

Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
Date Issued

1928 AD
Issued By

Italy, 1928
Person Depicted

Benito Mussolini, Italy, 1928
Material

Silver
Axis

12
Classification

Medals, Commemorative, Military history
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Numismatics
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

29 mm (Outside Diameter)
Shape

Round
Keywords

Fascism, Wars & Conflicts

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