Ethiopia (Peoples Democratic Republic): Commemorative service medal for the 'Patriots' of the War against Italy

Obverse of the medal depicting the busts of 2 x Ethiopian 'Warriors' of the period 1936-1941

The 'Patriots' referred to the irregulars, and resistance forces

This medal was issued as a replacement (the new political regiment purged Ethiopian of all medallic representations of the former 'Emperor') issue for the 'Patriots' medal awarded during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie

Note: The regime of the Peoples Democratic of Ethiopia made orders and medals awarded during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, which bore his portrait as obsolete

The medal retaining its original riband, as issued

Condition: GVF

Code: 22445