Italy, Kingdom. An Allied Liberation Of Rome Medal, C.1944 United Republic of 1916 in Glace Bay

1916 in Glace Bay

Cover of the pouch in silver

Four postcards

hand scratched Ben Jordan on reverse (perhaps veteran who brought this badge back)

touches of black embroidery defining the eagle's wings

Italy, Kingdom. An Allied Liberation Of Rome Medal, C.1944 United Republic of 1916 in Glace BayIn blackened bronze, obverse illustrating the flags of the United Kingdom, the United States and France, surrounded by the inscription "FREEDOM DEMOCRACY PROSPERITY", with a maker's mark above a five pointed star at the base, reverse illustrating the Roman Coliseum in the foreground, the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in the background at the right, dated "JUNE 4TH 1944" above, surrounded by the inscription "IN THE FIGHT FOR LIBERTY THE ALLIES SAVED