Rainbow Medal CRI Albania 1999

Product overview

The Medaglia Arcobaleno Albania CRI 1999 is a commemorative bronze medal issued by the Croce Rossa Italiana for personnel who served in Albania and Kosovo during the Arcobaleno mission in 1999. It is intended for veterans, volunteers, collectors of military surplus, and those seeking a formal keepsake of humanitarian service.

Definition: this medal is a 37 mm bronze commemorative award recognizing service during the Arcobaleno operation (April–August 1999). It is also suitable as a collectible item for tactical, duty, and police memorabilia collections.

Main features

Key details at a glance:

• Material: Solid bronze construction for durability and a lasting finish.
• Obverse design: Round face showing the mission’s geographic area with the circular inscription "Croce Rossa Italiana Albania 1999".
• Reverse inscription: Block letters reading "CROCE ROSSA ITALIANA ALBANIA APRILE-AGOSTO 1999".
• Ribbon: White ribbon with two 4 mm red stripes (pali) at the ends, matching the mission’s identifying ribbon.
• Size: Sold only in the 37 mm format.
• Availability: Limited stock, making it a sought-after item for collectors and former mission participants.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: keep the medal as a personal memento, mount it in a display case, or add it to a medals board for formal presentation. The medal serves as a visible record of participation in a humanitarian mission.

In most cases, recipients and collectors use this medal for display, archival storage, or inclusion in a military surplus or tactical memorabilia collection. It also makes a respectful gift to family members of those who served.

Care and notes

Basic care keeps the bronze looking its best and preserves inscriptions and ribbon condition.

• Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to protect the ribbon and metal.
• Clean gently with a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners on bronze.
• Handle the ribbon carefully to prevent fraying at the edges.
• Note: the item is available only in the 37 mm format and stock is limited.

FAQ

Q: What material is the medal made of?

A: The medal is made of bronze. The bronze finish is intended for longevity and to retain the commemorative details.

Q: What size is the medal?

A: The medal is available only in the 37 mm format. No other sizes are offered.

Q: What does the ribbon represent?

A: The white ribbon with two 4 mm red stripes (pali) at the ends identifies the Arcobaleno mission and matches the original mission ribbon design.

Q: Are the inscriptions original?

A: Yes. The obverse reads "Croce Rossa Italiana Albania 1999" and the reverse shows "CROCE ROSSA ITALIANA ALBANIA APRILE-AGOSTO 1999" as part of the commemorative design.

Q: Is the medal suitable for collectors?

A: Yes. Due to its historical context and limited availability, it is commonly sought by collectors of military surplus, tactical, and duty memorabilia.

Q: Is stock limited?

A: Yes. Availability is limited, so consider purchasing promptly if you want to add this medal to a collection or to commemorate service.

Tip: Choose the 37 mm option when ordering and consider browsing related medals and memorabilia to complete a display or collection; select items that match in period and type for a consistent presentation.