Commemorative Bronze Medal "Italo-Soviet Chamber of Commerce. 25 Years" (1989), Italy, 45 mm
Rare commemorative table medal issued to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Italo-Soviet Chamber of Commerce (1964–1989).
Year of issue: 1989
Country of manufacture: Italy (Stefan-Harris factory)
Material: Bronze (tombac), patinated
Diameter: 45 mm
Weight: 20 g (elegant thin strike)
Obverse: Highly detailed relief panoramic view of the Moscow Kremlin. In the lower part, there is the official logo of the Chamber with the acronym in two languages: CCIS (Camera di Commercio Italo-Sovietica) and ИСТП (Italo-Soviet Chamber of Commerce). The medalist's signature is visible on the right.
Reverse: Circular inscription in Italian and Russian: “CAMERA DI COMMERCIO ITALO-SOVIETICA ★ ИТАЛО-СОВЕТСКАЯ ТОРГОВАЯ ПАЛАТА ★”. In the center, inscribed in three lines: “MOSCA / 1964 / 1989”. The manufacturer's mark is stamped along the lower rim: STEFANHARRIS ITALY.
Excellent collectible condition (XF / AU). The medal shows no signs of rough handling, impacts, or rim nicks. It features a high, sharp relief and a beautiful, even factory patina of a deep chocolate shade. There are minimal, natural micro-scratches on the smooth field of the reverse, visible only at a certain angle, which is completely normal for an item of this age.
