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bronze
150x120 mm
Bronze plaque bearing in relief the text of the proclamation for the beginning of hostilities of the First World War, signed by King Vittorio Emanuele III
150x120 mm
Bronze plaque bearing in relief the text of the proclamation for the beginning of hostilities of the First World War, signed by King Vittorio Emanuele III
Text set within a shaped frame, surmounted by a royal crown surrounded by laurel and oak wreaths.
No signature or manufacturing mark, the plaque measures approximately 150x120mm
Applied to a leather frame with gold floral embroidery along the edges and supplied with a stand for free-standing display, stamped on the back COMM. G. FARINA - Babuino 150 D - Rome
Very rare in this version (frame size 210x175 mm)
In excellent condition
SOLDIERS OF LAND AND SEA!
The solemn hour of claims has struck.
Following the example of my Great Ancestor, today I assume Supreme Command of the land and naval forces.
With firm faith in the victory that your courage, your self-denial, your discipline will achieve.
The enemy you are about to fight is fierce and worthy of you.
Favoured by the terrain and the wise preparations of art, he will offer tenacious resistance, but your indomitable impetus will certainly be able to overcome him.
SOLDIERS!
To you the glory of planting the tricolour on the sacred boundaries that nature placed at the borders of our homeland.
To you be the glory of finally completing the work begun with such heroism by our fathers.
Grand Headquarters 26 May 1915 - Victor Emmanuel III
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