Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed Eligibility for the Arctic Star

Eligibility for the Arctic Star does not affect an individual's eligibility for any other previously awarded campaign medals

With the attack on Russia in June of 1941 his unit advanced eastwards

held on with only two men and repulsed a counter-attack

in the shape of a swastika

obverse depicts Leopold and Frederica seated and flanked by figures holding wedding crowns

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed Eligibility for the Arctic StarType 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