Italo-German Medal

[Jonathan M]

First one and bought it off estand a couple of weeks ago. I was struck by how small the medal actually was!

Any opinions?

thanks

Jonathan

[Jonathan M]

Front close up

[Jonathan M]

Close up rear

[Nigel N]

hi Jonathan, looks like a nice piece, one of the later zinc ones, but fine all the same, i like the design/imagery on these...good one!! -Nigel

[Jonathan M]

Cheers Nige

[Bill Gaynor]

A little late but I will second Nigels opinion on this medal, a keeper.
Bill

[Jonathan M]

Thanks Bill

[bytown]

I like this medal.
Don't have one in my collection yet but it won't be long.
I think that they come in different metals. Zinc and bronze for starters.
Anyone offer any others?

Wayne

[Jonathan M]

I certainly like them too Wayne. It makes a nice counterpart to my Grandfathers Africa Star.

Jonathan

[Nigel N]

I like this medal.
Don't have one in my collection yet but it won't be long.
I think that they come in different metals. Zinc and bronze for starters.
Anyone offer any others?

Wayne

i've got one in bronze, but bronze and zinc are the only versions i've seen!! -Nigel

[bytown]

Thanks Nigel.

Wayne

[jwburchell]

Well, "bytown" Wayne...since you asked, here are a couple more from my collection...also in Bytown!

Both are later bronze-plated zinc or pot metal variants. Both bear the designer's name "De Marchis" on the obverse just beneath the crocodile. As well, both bear the maker's mark "Lorioli Milano" - positioned on one above the left, and on the other above the right leg of the crocodile (correct in both cases, according to Angolia's reference book).

Regards,
John

[jwburchell]

Obverse view close-up:

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Reverse view:

[jwburchell]

Reverse view close-up: