Italy. Medaglia Interalleata della Vittoria – Victory Medal 1914–1918, marked S. Johnson

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Medaglia Interalleata della Vittoria – Victory Medal 1914–1918

Medaiille established together in 15 countries for the victory in the First World War. The Italian official medal was instuted by the king Vittorio Emmanuele III on 16.12.1920, and was awarded to officers and soldiers of the Italian army, who served during the war.

Reference: Michels (WWI Vitory Medals), Official Type 2

Design: Gaetano Orsolini (name on face)

Manufacturer: S. Johnson, Milano (name on face)

Bronze, very nice condition, on the right, but later ribbon.