Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 United Republic of printed and bound in Great

printed and bound in Great Britain by The University Press at Cambridge

and bordered by a brown rayon tresse

encircled by four elegant arches creating a clover pattern

The cap measures approximately 270 mm (l) x 115 mm (h) when folded flat

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 United Republic of printed and bound in GreatType 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