Commemorative Medal for the March on Rome, in Bronze

SKU: 02.ITA.0232.103.01

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Attributes

country

Italy
date of institution

January 31, 1926
makers

F.M. Lorioli & Castelli, Milan
remarks

This is a rare medal. Only 5 Gold Medals and 19 Silver Medals were awarded.

History

The Medal was founded by the Department of the National Fascist Party to commemorate the Benito Mussolini's ascension to power, which culminated in the Fascist March on Rome from October 27-December 31, 1923. Initially, this Medal was reserved for members of the MVSN (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale), also known as the Blackshirts, who had participated in the march. In 1928 it was expanded to include all Italian military personnel who had joined in the march.

These medals may be stamped with the engraver/designer and manufacturer marks, including "F.M.LORIOLI E CASTELLI MILANO E.B.MOD." and "F.M.LORIOLI E E.B.MOD.," or have no marks at all. The medal was designed by Eugenio Baroni.

The reverse medallion may be engraved with the recipient details.