Linasl Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Greetings All. I just purchased a curios Italian (?) medal with the WWI InterAlly ribbon and "Al Merito" on the medallion, a red cross, and an Italian combat helmet - please see the photos. Is this just a fantasy piece? Can you at least identify what the medal is for by looking at the front and back of the medallion? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Linas http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-3713-0-77267700-1361297541.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-3713-0-82638500-1361297551.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudio2574 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Never seen. I'm afraid it's not genuine. There is a very good book about the (many) cross-shaped Italian medals, no trace of this one. The book is: Brambilla-Fossati Medaglie a croce FFAA 1900-1989 Italian cross medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linasl Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thank Claudio for taking the time to do the research. Take care. Linas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 At least you got a nice piece of Italian Victory Medal ribbon. Hopefully it did not cost you too much. Kevin in Deva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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