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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa 1931 student medal for the School of Governing Offices of Rome, or Governatorato Roma. The award was given out each year to a student who achieved scholastic merit: this one was given out in 1931, the 9th (IX) year of the Fascist era. This medal is the silver level, and there was also a bronze counterpart. The medal hangs from a red and gold ribbon displaying the colors of Rome.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1931.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-7/16" in width and 3-5/16" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silvered brass, silk.
ATTACHMENT:
Ribbon.
MARKINGS:
A IX (for ninth year).
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCEX12 LABJX6/12
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The medal has some small areas of wear and tarnish and the ribbon has a couple of pin holes.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
