Torre civica, the city tower, barricaded by soldiers.
Text: 24-28 DICEMBRE MCMXX.
In november 1920 Italian troops attacked Fiume to expell d'Annunzio.
After heavy fights between the regular army and d'Annunzio's legions between December 24th and 26th,
d'Annuncio declared the surrender of Fiume. He left the city on the 28th.
Michel 466, Sassone 353, AFA 400
Date of issue: 1934
Face value: 1.25 c.
Date created: 22/03/00 11:41:48