Badge
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Domenico Chiarello Sr.
Dateabout 1912
MediumBrass, cloth, cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/4 x 3 3/16in. (13.3 x 8.1cm)
Other (height x width of badge): 3 1/8 x 1 5/8in. (7.9 x 4.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
Object number2005.180.89
DescriptionItalian badge consisting of pin, ribbon, and medallion secured to cloth (.a) and placed within box with lid (.b).
(.a) Decorative brass framed pin, engraved across, "VIVA / L'ARMATA ITALIANA". Attached is a worn ribbon with green, white, and red vertical lines; attached at bottom is a medallion with the torso of Vittorio Emanuele III engraved. On the left is a coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy with a red and white cross; on right side is the Kingdom of Italy's flag with horizontal green, white, and red stripes; within white is a red box with a cross. In relief at top, "Vittorio E. III".
Box bottom (.b), is lined with cream cloth. Outer box is covered in white paper with a decorative gold design. Box lid (.c) covered with same gold decorative paper.
NotesObject Note: Vittorio Emanuele III, also known as Victor Emmanuel III, depicted on medallion was the King of Italy from 1900-1946. "Viva L'Armata Italiana," engraved on pin, translated means "long live the Italian Army". http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/emanuele.htm (Furlani, 2/04/2013)(.a) Decorative brass framed pin, engraved across, "VIVA / L'ARMATA ITALIANA". Attached is a worn ribbon with green, white, and red vertical lines; attached at bottom is a medallion with the torso of Vittorio Emanuele III engraved. On the left is a coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy with a red and white cross; on right side is the Kingdom of Italy's flag with horizontal green, white, and red stripes; within white is a red box with a cross. In relief at top, "Vittorio E. III".
Box bottom (.b), is lined with cream cloth. Outer box is covered in white paper with a decorative gold design. Box lid (.c) covered with same gold decorative paper.
Given on October 5, 1974 by Domenico Chiarello. Metal belonged to his father, Domenico Chiarello Senior, presented to him for his service in the Libyan War, also known as the Italo-Turkish war in 1911 and 1912, and for help given at Terremoto of Messina and Reggio Calabria (Messina and Reggio Calabria earthquake of 1908).
Information found in Capobianco record.
(Furlani, 2013)
Status
Not on view
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