Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed bound and printed by Wilfrid

bound and printed by Wilfrid Bade of Berlin

in the shape of a swastika

Annie Smith of Hamilton

With the attack on Russia in June of 1941 his unit advanced eastwards

1920's (in die-stamped copper with red

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed bound and printed by WilfridType II, Rare. In bronze gilt, measuring 32 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The intention of creating a medal for "the current war" was expressed by the Ministry of War on November 4, 1941 and reaffirmed on July 3, 1945 and November 17, 1948. However, it was not until May 6, 1959, after Italy had become a Republic, that the award was finally