Medal, Operations in East Africa Commemorative
Description
An Italian Operations in East Africa Commemorative Medal (Medaglia Commemorativa delle Operazioni in Africa Orientale). The circular bronze medal was originally gilt, but only very small parts of this gilding remains. The obverse features a left facing profile of King Vittorio Emanuele III. " VITT.EM.III.RE.D'ITALIA.IMP.DI.ETIOPIA " is marked around the edge. A sword with a wrapped in laurel with "FERT" marked on the hilt is mounted on the ribbon. The reverse features a rugged landscape. " AFRICA ORIENTALE / MOLTI NEMICI / MOLTO ONORE " is marked on the reverse and a copy of Benito Mussolini's signature near the bottom. The blue and black striped ribbon is attached to the medal by an integral suspension ring.
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This medal was gifted to Taranaki Museum as part of a large collection made by prominent south Taranaki lawyer John Houston.
Public comments
I have in my possession one of these medals, Not knowing what it was, and because of the state of the medal, before it was too late decided to do some investigating. I would love to know more, such as why I have it - was it presented to one of my relatives who fought in the occupation of Ethiopia, The medal was instituted on 27th April 1936 for those involved in the conquest.
- Jill Mozina posted one year ago.