- Time Period: Interwars Period
- Institution: December 31, 1923
- Country: Italy
The Commemorative Medal Marcia su Roma (or Medaglia commemorativa della Marcia su Roma in Italian) was designed by sculptor Eugenio Baroni and produced by FM Lorioli & Castelli-Milano.
The medal was awarded in gold to Benito Mussolini, to the quadrumviris and to the administrative secretary of the PNF Giovanni Marinelli; in silver to the 19 commanders of the columns of the teams organized to converge on Rome; and in bronze to all members of the National Fascist Party that had participated in the march between 27 October and 1 November 1922.
Through Royal Decree No. 273 of January 31, 1926, it was also authorized for members of the Volunteer Militia for National Security. A second provision, given on 1 November 1928, granted its use to those soldiers who on 28 October 1922 did not provide effective service in the Armed Forces of the State.
The full right to use the banner of all members of the FF.AA., was granted by Royal Decree No. 1179 of July 15, 1938.
The Commemorative Medal Marcia su Roma Design
The ribbon colors of the Commemorative Medal Marcia su Roma are those of the city of Rome. It was coined made by Mussolini on the occasion of first Anniversary and distributed to all participants in this event that brought fascism to power in november 1, 1922.
The medal consists of a disk with a total diameter of 34 mm. and cambretta attachment. The obverse of the Commemorative Medal Marcia su Roma medal shows a winged victory holding a crown of oak with his right hand and holding a lictorian beam with his left hand. Behind the figure there are legionary signs, fasces and Roman daggers.
The reverse of the medal shows in the center an empty quadrangular space where the recipient could have his name engraved. At the base of the square space is the abbreviation FM Lorioli & Castelli Milano et EB Mod. Rip. Ris (incense). The square space is delimited by four lictor beams. Circularly the edge is bordered by a double circle in which the legends Marcia Su Roma are engraved on the top, and 27 October-1 November 1922 , at the bottom. Among the legends there are two small stars.
