Commemorative Medals for the Occupation of Greece, in Silver (model I)

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SKU: 02.ITA.0320.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

  • Silver Medal (model I) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (model I) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (model I) Reverse
  • Silver Medal (model I) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Italy
  • Makers
    Giannone Lorioli
  • Composition
    Zinc
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1941 A XIX OCCVPAZIONE ITALIANA DELLA GRECIA Rev: ROMA DOMA.
  • Size
    34mm

History


This Medal was founded unofficially to recognize the service of Italian military personnel in the Greek conquest during World War II.

There are two main models of the Medal. The first model features the image of the Parthenon on the obverse medallion, and have the obverse inscription "1941 A XIX OCCVPAZIONE ITALIANA DELLA GRECIA" and the reverse inscription "ROMA DOMA." These medals are stamped "GIANNONE LORIOLI." The second model features the image of a winged victory on the obverse medallion, and have the obverse inscription "VINCERE 1940 41 XIX" and the reverse inscription "NOI SPEZZEREMO LE RENI ALLA GRECIA." These medals are stamped "AFFER" for the engraver.

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