Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad Auction Archive Version One

Version One

slight chipping where it butts the upper crossguard on the opposite side

and the destruction of German bases discovered there in 1943

An enameled white Greek cross in bronze gilt

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad Auction Archive Version OneInstituted in 1889. In bronze, circular medallion, on a loop attached to medal and pin with a bow in the Italian colours; the obverse bears the relief profile image of King Victor Emmanuel III facing left, surrounded by the inscription VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE DITALIA, the reverse features a laurel wreath, surrounded by the words SCUOLE ITALIANE ALLESTERO; 31. 5 mm, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, red satin lined on the