SemperParatus Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) I've recently acquired two Italian Army (Regio Esercito) shooting competitions from the Kingdom of Italy period. I can infer some knowledge from the medals alone but can anyone help me pinpoint when they were issued? Also, are the ribbons correct? Can anyone tell me more about these? Italian Army Shooting Competition Medal for Officers in Bronze, King Umberto I issue (1878-1900). Obverse: Umberto I Re d'Italia (Umberto I, King of Italy). Speranza was the firm which acted as Royal Mint from 1870-1903 Reverse: Esercito Italiano (Italian Army) Gara di Tiro Fra Ufficiali (Shooting Competition for Officers) The design is a target with crossed rifles surrounded by a wreath of oak and olive and surmounted by the Savoy Eagle. Italian Army Shooting Competition Medal for Junior Ranks in Silver, King Vittorio Emmanuele III issue (1900-1946). Obverse: Vittorio Emmanuele III Re D'Italia (Vittorio Emmanuele III, King of Italy). The mark of the Zecca Regno or Royal Mint can be seen at bottom. Reverse: Gare fra Caporali e Soldati (Competition for Corporals and Privates) The design is a target with crossed rifles surrounded by a wreath of oak and olive and surmounted by the Savoy Eagle. Edited September 23, 2017 by SemperParatus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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