Italy - Military medal - Medals - 1908
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Two Italian historical medals in bronze with patina from 1908, in good original condition, including a rare Knight’s Cross for the 1898 Turin Exposition with blue enamel medallion and Savoia crown and the official Medal of the Star of Somalia with gilded rays and red enamel centre, both with their original ribbons.
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Lot of 2 Orders and Historic Medals - Turin Exhibition 1898 and Star of Somalia
Splendid lot consisting of two prestigious and original historic decorations for collection, complete with their period ribbons. Pieces ideal for militaria collectors, chivalric orders, and institutional medal collecting.
The lot includes:
1. Rare Knight's Cross "Esposizione Generale Italiana - Torino 1898": an exceptional antique piece surmounted by an operated royal crown, with a central blue enamel medallion bearing the arms of the House of Savoy. Struck on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Albertine Statute. Excellent overall condition.
2. Medal of the Order of the Star of Somalia: official decoration of the Somali Democratic Republic with gilded rays and red-enamel inserts at the center. Complete with original ribbon.
Both objects display a splendid patina of age and intact enamels. Sold as seen and described, as per the images
Lot of 2 Orders and Historic Medals - Turin Exhibition 1898 and Star of Somalia
Splendid lot consisting of two prestigious and original historic decorations for collection, complete with their period ribbons. Pieces ideal for militaria collectors, chivalric orders, and institutional medal collecting.
The lot includes:
1. Rare Knight's Cross "Esposizione Generale Italiana - Torino 1898": an exceptional antique piece surmounted by an operated royal crown, with a central blue enamel medallion bearing the arms of the House of Savoy. Struck on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Albertine Statute. Excellent overall condition.
2. Medal of the Order of the Star of Somalia: official decoration of the Somali Democratic Republic with gilded rays and red-enamel inserts at the center. Complete with original ribbon.
Both objects display a splendid patina of age and intact enamels. Sold as seen and described, as per the images
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Object title
Medals
Country of origin
Italy
Year of manufacture
1908
Material
Bronze (gilt/silvered/patinated)
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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