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Original Italian WWI & WWII Era Medal & Insignia Grouping - (4) Items

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Original Items: Only One Lot Available. These medals are a genuine piece of history, dating back to the WWI and WWII eras, and are being offered in excellent condition with no significant damage. Each medal comes with its own ribbon, which is not only authentic but also adds to the overall appeal of the collection. While some of the ribbons may show slight signs of wear and tear, the medals themselves are in fantastic condition and have been carefully preserved. These medals have a beautiful patina and are sure to be a cherished addition to any collection. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of history!

- The Allied Victory Medal (Italy): The Allied Victory Medal (Medaglia interalleata della vittoria, or Medaglia della vittoria commemorativa della grande guerra per la civiltà in Italian) was the Italian variant of the Victory Medal of other nations.

The Allied Victory Medal was established by royal decree number 1918 on 16 December 1920, and was awarded to all who had been given the “fatiche di guerra” distinction before, on 21 May 1916. It was also given to those who had served for four months in an area under the jurisdiction of the armed forces and who had been mobilized and directly worked with the operational army.

- War Merit Cross (Italy): The War Merit Cross (Italian: Croce al Merito di Guerra) is an Italian military decoration. It was instituted by King Victor Emmanuel III during World War I on 19 January 1918. The award received major changes during World War II and currently is issued by the Italian Republic as well.

The Italian War Merit Cross was awarded to members of the armed forces with a minimum of one year's service in contact with an enemy, or who received the Medal of the Wounded, or to those who, when mentioned for war merit, received a promotion. Also, if an act of valour was deemed insufficient for the Medal of Military Valor, the War Merit Cross could be awarded instead; from 1922 onwards a bronze sword on the ribbon showed this class of award.

From its institution until 30 May 1927, 1,034,924 Crosses were issued.

- 9th Army Commemorative MedaI for the Campaign against Greece and Yugoslavia 1940 1941: WW2 Commemorative medal for the men of  the 9th Italian Army (Italian and Albanian Units)  during the Campaign against Greece &Yugoslavia.  Unsigned version of low quality, most likely made  in Albania.  Encircled by the Savoian Knots written in both  Albanian and Italian:  "MIK ME KRYE ME BESE E BURRNI" and "AMICO  FINO AL SACRIFICIO CON FEDE E CORAGGIO"  ("Friends to the Sacrifice with Faith & Courage"). Italy invaded Greece on 28 October 1940 from the  Italian occupied Albania.  By Apr. 1941 the Hellenic Army had repelled the  attack and had pushed the Italians deep inside  the Albanian territory.  The Italian 9th Army participated in the unsuccessful Italian "Spring Offensive" in March 1941. Trying to prevent the imminent Italian defeat, Germany attacked Greece and Yugoslavia, from Bulgaria, on 6 Apr. 1941 & forced the continental Greek Forces to capitulate 3 weeks later. The 9th Army was the main Italian Unit that entered Greece, following the German invasion which forced the Hellenic Army to fall back from Albania in order to avoid its encirclement by the advancing German forces.

The last medal is an unknown variant of the “Su Roma” commemorative medal. We have found various examples but none with solid information, making this a perfect candidate for research.

All medals come more than ready for further research and display.

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