Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 United Republic of (Leistungsmedaille für Zucht und Prüfung)

(Leistungsmedaille für Zucht und Prüfung)

four Canada Eagle Shoulder Flashes (in light blue and royal blue embroidery

crazing in the red enamels on the Hitler Youth insignia

and bordered by a brown rayon tresse

Soper Vienna I

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 United Republic of (Leistungsmedaille für Zucht und Prüfung)Type II, Rare. In bronze gilt, measuring 32 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The intention of creating a medal for "the current war" was expressed by the Ministry of War on November 4, 1941 and reaffirmed on July 3, 1945 and November 17, 1948. However, it was not until May 6, 1959, after Italy had become a Republic, that the award was finally