WW1 Italian 1915-1918 Unification Medal

The WW1 Italian 1915-1918 Unification Medal is an official Italian military decoration awarded to military personnel and eligible civilians who served during Italy’s participation in the First World War. Instituted in July 1920, the medal commemorates Italy’s involvement from its entry into the conflict in 1915 to the Armistice in 1918, marking the nation’s efforts toward the completion of unification, often referred to as the “Fourth War of Independence.” The medal is typically struck in bronze, featuring on the obverse the winged figure of Victory, a symbol of triumph, framed by a laurel wreath. The reverse generally bears the inscription “GUERRA PER L’UNITA D’ITALIA 1915-1918” (“War for the Unification of Italy 1915–1918”). The suspension ribbon displays Italy’s national colors in a vertical tricolor pattern. This item is of interest to collectors specializing in Italian military history and First World War memorabilia