Italy. An Italian National Republican Guard "M" Legion San Gabriel College In Rome Medal Auction studio marked "Atelier Thiele

studio marked "Atelier Thiele

1936 at Madison

He was trained as a Telephone Operator in the field

5 mm x 41 mm

central plate in enameled and silvered tombac

Italy. An Italian National Republican Guard "M" Legion San Gabriel College In Rome Medal Auction studio marked "Atelier ThieleBronze gilt, obverse illustrating a rifle overlaying an open book, the two images fronting the "M" Legion insignia, surrounded by a tilted open ended wreath of laurel leaves, reverse illustrating the coat of arms of San Gabriel College in Rome, inscribed "COLLEGIO" to the left, "SAN" above, "GABRIELE" to the right and "ROMA" below, 32. 5 mm, integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine.