Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 certificate_of_authenticity and some scratching to the

and some scratching to the scabbard paint

officially numbered 23344

with the interior presenting plain with the exception of a single integral strap

39 and the Hanoverian Infantry Regiment No

not general service) and C (home service (Canada only)) and declared "Medically unfit

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 certificate_of_authenticity and some scratching to theType 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