Antonio Salandra tribute medal of 1915
a very fine art deco detailed designer signed tribute medal
made in 1915 at the time Italy joined the first war
bronze medal with crowd looking on city reading
cor magis tibi sena pandit
translated " My heart is more open to you."
reverse further reads
ase antonio salandra acclamato
dalla civica rappresentanza
cittadino senese 28 luglio 1915
translated " Antonio Salandra
acclaimed by the civic representatives
as a citizen of Siena, July 28, 1915.
measuring 3.7cm across
in very good condition complete with original red white and blue silk ribbon
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Antonio Salandra 13 August 1853 – 9 December 1931)
served as the 21st Italian prime minister between 1914 and 1916.
He ensured the entry of Italy in ww1 on the side of the united kingdom of great Britain France and Russia