Italy, Kingdom, Republic. A Cortina D'ampezzo 1224 Skiing Commemorative Medal United Republic of padded backer exhibits wear

padded backer exhibits wear

he was transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion in Western Europe on March 8th

typical WWI period awards (aside form last two)

The offered medal in bronze is much scarcer that similar in silver

the Russians with a mass of tanks retreated to the north-west

Italy, Kingdom, Republic. A Cortina D'ampezzo 1224 Skiing Commemorative Medal United Republic of padded backer exhibits wearIn silvered bronze, obverse illustrating a downhill skier on the slopes, a tree at the far right, mountains in the background, inscribed "CORTINA" above "1224" (the height in meters at which the facility is located) at the base, blank reverse, measuring 35. 3 mm in diameter, oxidation under the skier's arm, black marks evident on the reverse, a red, white and green cord fed through the integral suspension, better than very fine.