ITALIAN MILITARY AWARD FOR 1935-1936 EAST AFRICA SERVICE.
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Starting Bid:
$74.75
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #210 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1270 in auction 210
Item Description
On October 3, 1935 Italian forces invaded and occupied Ethiopia, in the face of international condemnation. The country had been independent for 2000 years until the Italian invasion when 20th century weapons forced them into temporary submission and the annexation of their country by Italy in 1936. This medal was issued in Italy for its military forces. It is 1-5/16" in bronze and missing the fabric ribbon. Front of the piece pictures the Italian king with Italian text that translates to "Vittorio Emanuele III, King Of Italy, Emperor Of Ethiopia." Reverse shows a mountainous East African landscape with Italian text that translates to "Many Enemys, Much Honour" with the signature below of "Mussolini." In 1941 Ethiopian and British troops liberated the country and Emperor Haile Selassie returned in triumph. Exc.
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