Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed measuring 137 mm (w) x

measuring 137 mm (w) x 120 mm (h)

each measuring 5 x 2 1/4 inches

including an Imperial Heer buckle

the years 1914 and 1918 appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed measuring 137 mm (w) xType 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