Italy, Kingdom. A 1931 Launch of the Italian Heavy Cruiser Gorizia Medal Buy Now and a 1914 Iron Cross

and a 1914 Iron Cross I Class among other decorations

That was followed by a luncheon at the Book-Cadillac Hotel for all who had been awarded medals at the ceremony

maker marked "20"

Descending from each loop is a dark grey doeskin strap topped by dark grey rayon

80mm (w) x 19

Italy, Kingdom. A 1931 Launch of the Italian Heavy Cruiser Gorizia Medal Buy Now and a 1914 Iron CrossIn bronze, two dates indicated: MCMXVI (1916) and MCMXXXI (1931), 32mm, near EF. Footnote: The ship was named in honour of the Battle of Gorizia, alternatively referred to as the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo, launched on August 6, 1916 against the Austro Hungarian forces and was the most successful Italian offensive along the Soca (Isonzo) River during World War I. The attack on Gorizia was the most successful Italian offensive along the Isonzo lines