Italian Campaingn medal

[fugpaw]

I'm not certain about the second one, it doesn't feel quite right to me and it is not in the best of states, so it would not be one for my collection.

Mike

[Adrian Stevenson]

Like the rest of the guys, I like the first one. And I pretty much agree with Mike, the second one with the casting flaw I am far less keen on. Is it zinc?

Cheers, Ade.

[Nick VR]

Adrian, the last one is indeed a zinker...

Thx for the responses so far


Greetz

Nick VR

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Nick, I feel happier knowing it is zinc. It could be OK, the detail to the front is good, just might be one made last thing Friday night or first thing Monday morning

Cheers, Ade.

[Nick VR]

Lol, thx Adrian. I'll research & compare the medal some more then in the comming days...


Greetz

Nick VR

[fugpaw]

The zinc example I have has a similar rough un-finished edge at the at the top seen in post 13, the rough edge on mine is directly below the ribbon mount (sorry I can't post pics of this at present). I'm puzzled by the "signature"/designers name on the right hand side of the reverse - is this not usually on the left hand side?

Mike

[Nick VR]

The maker mark is "Roliori Milano"...

(I'am not sure about that Roliori part, It's hard to read)


Greetz

Nick VR

[peterm]

LORIOLI MILANO !

Peter

[Nick VR]

LORIOLI MILANO

Thx Peter, opinions about that second medal are still welcome...


Greetz

Nick VR

[Bruce Simcox]

HI Mike......

.......in answer to your question:

I'm puzzled by the "signature"/designers name on the right hand side of the reverse - is this not usually on the left hand side?

......Among collectors there are those that accept the markings on the right, and you guessed it, those that do not. Personally, I believe that both types are fine, just different dies used. Although I must add that the majority of those I've seen have the marking to the left.

Hope this helps.

[fugpaw]

.......in answer to your question:

......Among collectors there are those that accept the markings on the right, and you guessed it, those that do not. Personally, I believe that both types are fine, just different dies used. Although I must add that the majority of those I've seen have the marking to the left.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Bruce, it does explain a possibility/probability.

Mike

[Nick VR]

Anyone interested in that last medal?


Greetz

Nick VR

[SurvivingPanzer]

Not a big fan of the maker mark on the right side. Combine that with the soft detail and it is not a piece for my collection. 1st one looks good though.