World War II medal found in Tunisia

World War II medal found in Tunisia

Detected with eXp 5000 (2005-2015)
Region: Tunisia
Time of origin: WWII (1942)


This medal has been detected by the 3D metal detector eXp 5000 in North Africa. It is obviously a German-Italian locket. The inscription says: "Campagna Italo-Tedesca in Africa. Italienisch-Deutscher Feldzug in Afrika." This metal detector find reminds of the Italian-German campaign in Africa in 1937/1942. Mussolini's National Fascist Party created this Italian/German African campaign medal in memory of the actions of the German Africa Corps DAK (Deutsche Afrika Korps) in the North African campaign.

World War II medal
World War II medal: The front side of the medal shows the Fileni arch (Arco dei Fileni), which was built by Mussolini on the border between the Libyan provinces of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica in 1937.

After Italy's capitulation and declaration of war against Germany in September and October of 1943 respectively, further wear of any Italian decorations or awards including the Italian/German African Campaign medal was prohibited.

The front side of the medal shows the Fileni arch (Arco dei Fileni), which was built by Mussolini on the border between the Libyan provinces of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica in 1937 and destroyed in 1970.



Get Rewarded for Your Treasure Finds

You have also made discoveries and detected amazing artifacts and would like to share them (anonymously)? We look forward to reading and publishing your success stories!


Artifacts Detected with Ground Scanner eXp 5000
February 27, 2013

Artifacts Detected with Ground Scanner eXp 5000

Antique objects have been found by a treasure hunter in Lebanon with the OKM ground scanner eXp 5000. The historical ...

eXp 6000 Treasure Find Collection in Turkey
January 15, 2021

eXp 6000 Treasure Find Collection in Turkey

Coins, sculptures, jewelry and further artifacts were discovered with OKM eXp 6000 in Anatolia, Turkey. The artifacts can be dated ...

Military Archaeology: Poisk.Pro Discovers Hidden Tunnels at the Arpad Line
February 14, 2020

Military Archaeology: Poisk.Pro Discovers Hidden Tunnels at the Arpad Line

As one of the most effective fortification systems during World War II, the Arpad Line and its bunker complex endured ...

Find your perfect OKM detector