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Italy Kingdom Croce Al Merito Di Guerra Bronze War Merit Cross c.1918 Medal
$45.42
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Description
This is a service medal awarded by the Kingdom of Italy c.1918 for war merit, featuring a bronze Greek-cross form bearing the crowned monogram of Vittorio Emanuele III and the inscription “MERITO DI GVERRA”, suspended from a blue ribbon with two central white stripes.
– Issuer: Kingdom of Italy, instituted by Royal Decree 19 January 1918
– Format: Bronze Greek cross, 38 mm width, total height 122 mm including suspension
– Ribbon: Blue with two vertical white stripes, width 35 mm
– Obverse: Crowned “VE III” monogram in top arm, “MERITO DI GVERRA” on horizontal arms, Roman gladius + oak leaves on lower arm
– Reverse: Radiant five-pointed star on cross face
– No visible maker’s mark or recipient engraving
Condition
This vintage medal is in good condition with wear appropriate to its age. The ribbon is not connected at the top and has slight fraying. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.
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