Italy - unknown medal

[Iver]

Hi..

I have found this medal, but don?t know what exactly it is...

[JBFloyd]

It appears to be the medal of a worker's union in Naples to "associate" Giuseppe Opalka.

[JimZ]

Translated the obverse reads:

"Union of Workers Umberto I - Naples"

Reverse reads:

"Always forward (stright ahead) Savoy" and below it: " To member Giuseppe Opalka"

Cannot add much more to that!

[Iver]

Thanks for translation... Is there any chance to find out something about that "workers union" or tis medal? For what was that medal giving, how many awards there were.... atc..? As far as I know, this Giuseppe Opalka was czech citizen - Josef Op?lka... why was he awarded italian "workers" medal?

Edited December 10, 2008 by Iver