Italy Capture Addis Abeba Ababa Ethiopia PCGS bronze medal 1936

This Italy Capture of Addis Ababa bronze medal, issued in 1936 and certified by PCGS, commemorates the Italian occupation of Addis Ababa during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The obverse features a dramatic close-up portrait of a helmeted soldier with a determined expression, while a classical female figure appears in the background, symbolizing the ideals promoted by the period. The reverse depicts a column of armed soldiers marching through a monumental city gate beneath a winged Victory figure holding a laurel wreath, with architectural elements and military symbolism emphasizing the historical event. Designed by John Son, the medal is executed in high-relief bronze with bold sculptural detail and strong Art Deco influences. Today, it serves as an important historical artifact documenting a significant and controversial chapter of twentieth-century history, valued by collectors for its craftsmanship and historical context rather than its original political message. This medal is offered strictly for historical and numismatic purposes. We unequivocally condemn fascism, Nazism, colonial aggression, and all forms of totalitarianism and political extremism.

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