Commemorative Medals, Foreign, Sport: Italy/Austria, International Football Match, Vienna, bronze medal, 1935, by D. Manetti, three footballers, one kicking the ball in full stride, rev. fasces above details, AVSTRIA-ITALIA VIENNA 24 MARZO 1935 XIII, and around, FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA GIVOCO CALCIO, 49.5mm., extremely fine, very rare
The game was a Central European International Cup (Dr. Gerö Cup) match and was won by Italy 2-0. It is believed this is a participant's medal. Manetti's name is found on other sporting medals, including the Olympic-related Equestrian Meeting in Rome Medal, 1950.
(100-150 GBP)