Battle of Gorizia Medal World War I ND
1916 year| Bronze | 15.3 g | 31 mm |
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1916 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.3 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#439033 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Name of the site of the battle within a radiant sun with date of the battle below framed in laurels
Lettering:
GORIZIA
REDENTA
8
AGOSTO
1916
Translation:
Gorizia
Redeemed
8
August
1916
Engraver: Juan Gottuzzo
Edge
Plain
Comment
Related Medal:
The Battle of Gorizia, was the most successful italian offensive along the Soča (Isonzo) River during World War I.
Today, Gorizia is located at the foot of the Julian Alps, bordering Slovenia. It is the capital of the Regional decentralization entity of Gorizia and is a local center of tourism, industry, and commerce. Since 1947, a twin town of Nova Gorica has developed on the other side of the modern-day Italy–Slovenia border.
The region was subject to territorial dispute between Italy and Yugoslavia after World War II: after the new boundaries were established in 1947 and the old town was left to Italy, Nova Gorica was built on the Yugoslav side. The two towns constitute a conurbation, which also includes the Slovenian municipality of Šempeter-Vrtojba. Since May 2011, these three towns have been joined in a common trans-border metropolitan zone, administered by a joint administration board.
The name of the town comes from the Slovene word gorica 'little mountain', which is a common toponym in Slovene-inhabited areas.
Source: Wikipedia
Interesting fact
The Battle of Gorizia Medal, issued in 1916, commemorates the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo, which was the most successful Italian offensive during World War I along the Soča River. This battle marked a significant moment for Italy, as it was the first time the Italian Army captured an Austrian city, Gorizia, boosting morale and leading to Italy's declaration of war against Germany shortly thereafter.
