Italy WWII Invasion of Albania Commemorative Medal 1939 Type B by Crippa & Johnson

ITALY: WW2 Commemorative Military Medal for 
the Italian Expedition (Campaign) in Albania 
(7 - 16 Apr. 1939).
This is the Type "B" version of the medal 
(together with type "C" this is probably the rarest 
version).
Signed by Crippa & maker marked SJ (Johnson,
Milan).
The Medal was instituted in 1940 to be awarded 
to military and civilian participants in the Italian 
occupation of Albania. 
The number "XVII" (17) refers to the 17th year 
of fascist rule in Italy (since 1922). 
The Italian campaign in Albania lasted just 9 
days, as the Italian forces faced practically no 
resistance and suffered negligible casualties. 
Following the Italian victory, the Albanian King 
Zog I forced into exile, on 15 Apr. 1939 Albania 
withdrew from the League of Nations and the 
country became part of the Italian Empire, as 
a separate kingdom in personal union with the 
Italian Crown.

FULL SIZE

WW2 1939 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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