Commemorative Medal of the March on Rome - October 28, 1922

Commemorative medal created to celebrate the March on Rome, which took place on 28 October 1922, a turning point in modern Italian history. The march, organized by the National Fascist Party, resulted in the appointment of Benito Mussolini as Prime Minister and marked the beginning of the Fascist regime. Such medals belong to the broader field of political and propagandistic medallic art, widely produced during the early years of the regime. They were often distributed to march participants, sympathizers, or issued during official anniversaries. An interesting historical aspect is that many of these medals were minted years after the original event, especially during major commemorations, making precise dating difficult without documentary evidence. This medal therefore stands as both a material witness to the event and a tool used in shaping the regime’s official historical narrative.