Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad visually-hidden A Second War period medal

A Second War period medal ribbon bar featuring eight medals

measuring 30 mm (w) x 400 mm (l)

measuring 74 mm x 17 mm

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with fold marks

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad visually-hidden A Second War period medalInstituted 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