Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 United Republic of Soper Vienna I

Soper Vienna I

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

and bordered by a brown rayon tresse

crazing in the red enamels on the Hitler Youth insignia

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 United Republic of Soper Vienna IType 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