Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad Archive Gilded and nickel-plated brass

Gilded and nickel-plated brass

bearing seven bands of vertical silver aluminum wire tresses

Schacht received the Bronze Star Medal for bravery

the second and third sections with straight cords

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal of Merit for Italian Schools Abroad Archive Gilded and nickel-plated brassInstituted in 1889. In bronze, circular medallion, on a loop attached to medal and pin with a bow in the Italian colours; the obverse bears the relief profile image of King Victor Emmanuel III facing left, surrounded by the inscription VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE DITALIA, the reverse features a laurel wreath, surrounded by the words SCUOLE ITALIANE ALLESTERO; 31. 5 mm, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, red satin lined on the