Germany Awards - Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal

This medal was established as an award of the Kingdom of Italy by Duke Benito Mussolini during the African Campaign. However, the announcement of the award of the medal was made only on January 7, 1943 by the commander of the VII regiment. Army Corps Giovanni Magli, signed in Corsica. As this medal was also awarded to allied German soldiers, it is taken into account here. On October 13, 1943, Italy declared war on Germany and banned its further wearing. The author of the medal was Roberto de Marchi. Medals were made in Italy in 2 versions and silver plated. There is no doubt about this issue, since we are talking about one of the most prestigious awards. Silver medals are increasingly appearing at air bases. Despite the short award period, there are many different plays. Medals were made of non-ferrous and military metal, each of which was silver plated or bronzed. There are medals with and without the manufacturer either on the right or left around the rim. The shape of the towers can also vary. The most famous manufacturer was M. Lorioli & Söhne in Milan.

Round medal of bronze non-ferrous metal with a wide raised ring with an inscription. On top there is an angular eye through which the tape stretches.

Front side:

• On the wide outer ring there is an inscription: on the right in German, on the left in Italian,
• - ITALIAN - GERMAN - CAMPAIGN - IN - AFRICA -
• - CAMPAGNA - ITALO- - TEDESCA - IN - AFRICA -.
In
• a surrounded, recessed field, the triumphal arch of Arco de Fileni Bregui rises in the center.
• (building built by Italy in Libya destroyed in 1970)
• To the right of the tower is a straight-standing swastika, to the left is the fascia.
• Under the pedestal of the tower is the Savoy knot. (Symbol of the unity of Berlin and Rome)

Downside:

• The broad outer ring is smooth without rewriting. In the center of the field is a symbolic image.
• 2 close-standing men in gladiatorial armor
• on the shoulder, elbow, knees and calves.
There are 2
• different helmets on the head, left German, right Italian.
• It's in the form of steel helmets as a symbol of countries.
• Below hovers a crocodile with outstretched front paws.
• Men are fighting this with their hands behind closed mouths.
• Males stand on both sides with one leg on their front legs. The crocodile is a symbol of the British.
• On the left along the edge of the inner field of manufacturers - LORIOLI - MILANO -.

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