Medal of Merit for Air Force Pioneers, in Silver

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  • Silver Medal (stamped "ME JOHNSON") (Silvered War Material) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "ME JOHNSON") (Silvered War Material) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "ME JOHNSON") (Silvered War Material) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Italy
  • date of institution
    April 18, 1941
  • makers
    Stefano Johnson, Milan
  • remarks
    The medals composed of Silvered War Material are more rare than the post-World War II medals composed of Silver. There were approximately 300 medals produced during World War II from Silvered War Materials.

History


Established by a Royal Decree in 1941, this Medal was conferred upon pilots, civilian and military, who were pioneers and innovators within the field aviation.

It was also rarely awarded as an honourary decoration to individuals who were patrons of Italian aviation.

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Medal of Merit for Air Force Pioneers, in Silver (stamped "ME JOHNSON")

  • Price

    $225+ USD

  • Composition

    Silvered War Material

  • Inscription

    Obv: PIONIERI DELL'AERONAUTICA Rev: PRIMI PER AVRAS [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    34mm

  • Maker

    Stefano Johnson, Milan

  • Version Remarks

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Medal of Merit for Air Force Pioneers, in Silver (stamped "ME JOHNSON")

  • Price

    $50+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: PIONIERI DELL'AERONAUTICA Rev: PRIMI PER AVRAS [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    34mm

  • Maker

    Stefano Johnson, Milan

  • Version Remarks

    This version was manufactured post-World War II, and it has the Hallmark "800."

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