WW1 Italian Commemorative Unification Medal 1848–1918 Bronze Medal securely affixed—this was standard issue

securely affixed—this was standard issue during the pre-war and early WWII years

Leather liner with gold-stamped edging remains intact

Luftwaffe other ranks

37 mm bronze

WW1 Italian Commemorative Unification Medal 1848–1918 Bronze Medal securely affixed—this was standard issueAn original Kingdom of Italy medal celebrating the unification of Italy, awarded to veterans of the Great War from 1922. 32 mm bronze. Features a left facing bust of Vittorio Emanuele III and reverse inscription "Unit dItalia 18481918." Complete with original tricolour ribbon. A patriotic piece linking the Risorgimento to WWI. Signed Mario Nelli. CBC. The word "Unita" partially worn away. Otherwise very good condition.