Italy. A Rowing Federation Fiftieth Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1888-1938, Cased
Italy (Kingdom); Bronze gilt, obverse illustrating the Italian shield surmounted by the Royal crown, flanked by four oars forming a fasces on either side, surrounded by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, reverse inscribed "1888 CINQUANTESIMO ANNIVERSARIO DELLA FONDAZIONE 1938.XVI" upon a six-sided frame with sprigs of laurel leaves, surrounded by the inscription "REALE FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA CANOTTAGGIO", 48 mm, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "S. A. PICCHIANI & BARLACCHI FIRENZE" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, light wear on the exterior, case better than very fine.

