Rare anti-fascist medal created in 1943 by the artist Giannino Castiglioni This piece is a notable example of resistance art from the final years of World War II in Italy. It was struck as a satirical and symbolic protest against the Fascist government during a period of intense political turmoil Obverse: a wolf (representing Italy/Fascism) with a child in its mouth, a dark subversion of the Romulus and Remus myth. The child symbolizes the Italian people being harmed by the regime.Inscriptions:"IN BOCCA" (left): Meaning "in the mouth.""AL LUPO" (right): Meaning "of the wolf." Together, this refers to the common Italian idiom "In bocca al lupo" (Good luck), but here used literally and ironically. Reverse Side: : blanco Condition, see the photos for the right impression. WYSIWYG. Shipping with track and trace. Tweede wereldoorlog WW2, world war II