Medaglia della Campagne d'Africa

[jimn]

Hello Everybody

 

I have one of these medals without the engravers name SPERANZA on the obverse.

Can someone tell me the difference between these two variants?

Cheers

Jim

[Elmar Lang]

Hello,

the "Campagne d'Africa" Medal, bearing the "SPERANZA" name under King Humbert I's bust, is the official, award type.

 

Any other variation has to be considered as being for private purchase, produced by various firms, after the authorized type/model.

 

All the best,

 

Enzo

[jimn]

Thank you for this information.

I was interested to learn recently that Italy awards campaign medals to recipients without charge. I  had always thought everything was private purchase

Kind regards

Jim