Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad certificate_of_authenticity suspension reaffixed

suspension reaffixed

the spine with four magnetic metal eyelets through which is looped a braided cord

Measuring 209 mm (w) x 164 mm (h)

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In silver presenting as a cross pattée with white enamelled arms

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad certificate_of_authenticity suspension reaffixedInstituted in 1889. In bronze, circular medallion, on a loop attached to medal and pin with a bow in the Italian colours; the obverse bears the relief profile image of King Victor Emmanuel III facing left, surrounded by the inscription VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE DITALIA, the reverse features a laurel wreath, surrounded by the words SCUOLE ITALIANE ALLESTERO; 31. 5 mm, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, red satin lined on the