Comandanti Medaglie d'Oro

History: The Comandanti Medaglie d'Oro class were a group of destroyers planned for the Italian Navy during World War II. Twenty ships were ordered but none were launched by the time of the Italian Armistice. The Comandanti Medaglie D'oro class destroyers would have made a strong impression in the Mediterranean if Italy had remained in the war on the Axis side for another year.

Type: Destroyer

Primary Country: Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s "David" and Brunelleschi's Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.