A.Kich Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Hello, I would greatly apreciate any opinion about authencity of this medal/order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kev in Deva Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hallo A.Kich, welcome to the Forum, Beautiful looking piece, off the top of my head a literal translation would be: "Squadron Submersibles" i.e, submarine squadron, the dolphin is a symbol used by the Italians for submariners. Appears to be Hallmarked silver, and with the crown, appears to be from the period of WW1-WW2, the Italians were prolific makers of military unit commemorative medals and insignia, many official and unofficial, but tolerated, this might have been worn as jewelry by a sailor or given to his girlfriend. Kevin in Deva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Kich Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Kevin in Deva. Many thanks for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi everyone, This is my first post. I'd like to help you. 11 FI is the hallmark used to identify Barlacchi ( later Picchiani and Barlacchi), a well-know Italian silversmith. Your medal was made between 1935 and 1944. Aurora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Kich Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks. Me interests, it is the award or a souvenir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Your item is not a souvenir. It is an unofficial medal. It was a very common praxis but you do not think your item is common. Italian silversmiths minted a lot of medals ( for colonial battalions, submariners, infantry regiments, etc...) . They minted a lot of different medals but all in few quantities. Some medals were recognized and others were simply tolerated. Some colonial battalion medals are very expensive and there is a real psychosis about them. You can find the same medal made of bronze or silver ( sometimes in gold). Silver medals/badges were usually minted for officers. Soldiers usually received bronze ones. This is not a rule but you should keep it in mind when you see these items. I collect European and Soviet awards/badges and I had to understand this lesson when I faced Italian decorations/ badges. Hope this helps. Aurora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Kich Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Aurora Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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