WWII, ITALY, ARMY, MEDAL OF THE SCHOOL OF OFFICER CANDIDATES, CASED, VINTAGE

 

The Italian phrase "Medaglia scuola allievi ufficiali di complemento Ascoli Piceno esercito italiano" translates to "Medal of the School of Officer Candidates, Ascoli Piceno Italian Army" in English. It is a medal awarded to graduates of the Italian Army Officer Candidate School in Ascoli Piceno. The school was founded in 1860 and is responsible for training officers for the Italian Army. The medal is a circular silver medal with a relief of the Italian coat of arms on the obverse and the words "Scuola Allievi Ufficiali di Complemento Ascoli Piceno" on the reverse. The medallion measures 29mm in diameter. It is displayed in its original issue case.