Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed with pinback and fob on

with pinback and fob on chain)

Annie Smith of Hamilton

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

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

(Waffen-SS Brigadeführer Rangabzeichen)

Italy, Kingdom. A Second War Medal For The War Of 1940-1943 Newly Listed with pinback and fob onType 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