On May 23, 1915 Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary, its former ally as a member of the Triple Alliance. Clasping the hands of the German and Austro-Hungarian emperors Wilhelm II and Franz Josef, Italy's king Victor Emmanuel III conceals the tattered document behind his back.
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Ihr Völker merkt für jetzt und später
So schwor zum Dreibund der Verräter
Your people note both now and later,
Thus swore to the Triple Alliance the traitor.
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Militäramtlich genehmigt (Officially approved by the military)
Logo: EMM No. 9
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