scattered gilt wear and crazing evident in the white enamels on the obverse
then was sent to HMCS Annapolis at CFB Halifax in July 1977
on a horizontally pieced ball and loop for suspension
The medal was struck in Germany to mark the fifteenth anniversary of Captain Spindler’s exploits - possibly commissioned by Irish-Americans
above an inscription of “WIR WOLLEN SEIN EIN EINIG VOLK VON BRÜDERN IN KEINER NOT UNS TRENNEN NOCH GEFAHR” (“WE WANT TO BE A UNITED PEOPLE OF BROTHERS IN NO NEED OR DANGERS”)
Italy, Fascist State. A Lot Of Three Campaign Medals Auction Archive scattered gilt wear and crazing1. Italian Expedition in Albania Medal, in bronze, bearing anno XVII (translation: Year 17 referencing the 17th year of the fascist rule), measuring at 33mm (w) x 40mm (h), on period ribbon. 2. Spanish War for Spanish Unity, War Volunteers, in bronze bearing the fasces on both the obverse and reverse, measuring at 33mm (w) x 33mm (h), on period ribbon. 3. Spanish 2 Armata Medal, in silver alloy bearing 2 Aramata Oltre Le Meta on obverse, measuring at