Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in blackened tombac (black lacquer

in blackened tombac (black lacquer nearly completely gone)

original bravery and devotion ribbon with dual prong pinback)

a 1936 Day of Labour Badge

Identification Tags (metal

Schrobenhausen” on the reverse in the same style

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in blackened tombac (black lacquerType 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