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The spirit of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeals to heaven, as Italian soldiers fire from the rocky elevation they hold. Text: Sacra e la lotta per la santita del diritto, per la redenzione degli oppressi. Gloria e Vittoria ai prodi intrepidi con l'Italia nel cuore. Holy is the struggle for the sanctity of law, and for the redemption of the oppressed. Glory and victory to the fearless warriors who hold Italy in their hearts. Reverse: Message dated May 21, 1917

The spirit of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeals to heaven, as Italian soldiers fire from the rocky elevation they hold.

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Sacra e la lotta per la santita del diritto, per la redenzione degli oppressi. Gloria e Vittoria ai prodi intrepidi con l'Italia nel cuore.



Holy is the struggle for the sanctity of law, and for the redemption of the oppressed. Glory and victory to the fearless warriors who hold Italy in their hearts.



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Message dated May 21, 1917

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"The spirit of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeals to heaven, as Italian soldiers fire from the rocky elevation they hold."

Image Text

Sacra e la lotta per la santita del diritto, per la redenzione degli oppressi. Gloria e Vittoria ai prodi intrepidi con l'Italia nel cuore.



Holy is the struggle for the sanctity of law, and for the redemption of the oppressed. Glory and victory to the fearless warriors who hold Italy in their hearts.



Reverse:

Message dated May 21, 1917

Image Date

Friday, June 16, 1916

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Italy, soldier, Italian soldier, Italian army, Blessed Virgin, Blessed Virgin Mary, 1916, 1916-06-16, May