San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Hold (June 1936-January 1939)

(June 1936-January 1939)

the obverse bearing two silver aluminum wire chevrons

with slotted mustard-yellow medal beds

A well-preserved First World War patriotic creamer

San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Hold (June 1936-January 1939)(Medaglia al merito militare). Instituted in 1860. In bronze, engraver marked "S. J" (Stefano Johnson of Milan) and inscribed "ANZIANITA" (Seniority) on the reverse, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, exhibiting spotting and light contact overall, without ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal was instituted on March 22, 1860 and was issued in three grades: I Class Gold