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Less 25-07-2013 16:34
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1068395)
She is brandishing a whip so perhaps it's as well he kept it.
Wow! That must mean 'Officers only, no other ranks'.

Balbus 25-07-2013 16:37
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The medal mentions the Town of Campobasso in Southern Italy (see Wikipedia) which was the scene of heavy fighting between German and Canadian troops in October and November 1943.

DaveinGermany 25-07-2013 18:19
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Originally Posted by Balbus (Post 1068398)
The medal mentions the Town of Campobasso in Southern Italy (see Wikipedia) which was the scene of heavy fighting between German and Canadian troops in October and November 1943.
All well & good, but the date on the "Coin" is 1911, so I don't think that has any bearing, more likely some kind of sporting award I'd think. :idunno:

mobertol 26-07-2013 07:57
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I think it is just to mark the centenary of Campobasso being given the status of Province. The government system here is basically as follows: Municipalities, Provinces, Regions, Parliament, The Senate.

maxthecollie 26-07-2013 12:12
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Thanks to everyone for their input.I went to the medal shop on Abbey Street this morning and he thought it was a commemorative medal worth about £10

Balbus 26-07-2013 15:15
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1068483)
I think it is just to mark the centenary of Campobasso being given the status of Province. The government system here is basically as follows: Municipalities, Provinces, Regions, Parliament, The Senate.
Spot on. The 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica confirms that the Province was given its independence in 1811.
Frank - put it on eBay. Somebody from Campobasso might be interested.

mobertol 27-07-2013 11:04
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Originally Posted by Balbus (Post 1068528)
Spot on. The 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica confirms that the Province was given its independence in 1811.
Frank - put it on eBay. Somebody from Campobasso might be interested.
I think you are right Balbus. I imagine an Italian collector would buy it - all it needs are a few people interested and you might make more than a tenner in the end! If there's no sentimental attachment -FLOG IT! :D


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