Italy, Kingdom. A City Of Rome Silver Grade Merit Medal GTRexclude moderately soiled original ribbons

moderately soiled original ribbons

this medal had to be privately purchased by veterans themselves

in “as-brought back” condition

A straight-arm cross paty constructed of gilded bronze

as he was transferred to the Kings Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital at Bushy Park on February 17th

Italy, Kingdom. A City Of Rome Silver Grade Merit Medal GTRexclude moderately soiled original ribbonsIn silver, obverse illustrating a she wolf nursing and sheltering the infants Romulus and Remus after they were abandoned, standing upon a pedestal bearing the Latin inscription "S. P. Q. R" ("Sentus Populusque Rmnus" = "The Senate and People of Rome"), reverse inscribed "AL MERITO" within an open ended wreath of oak leaves and acorns, measuring 30. 3 mm in diameter, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, without ribbon, very fine.