Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 Auction Archive Also better than very fine

Also better than very fine

while outer cartonage is extremely rare

James Johnston

to Staff Sergeant Connie B

Kommandeur des IV

Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 Auction Archive Also better than very fineIn silver, engraver marked ""S. J."" (Stefano Johnson of Milan) on the obverse, 32. 5 mm, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Italian Independence Wars and Unification was instituted on March 4, 1865 by Royal Decree No. 2174 and awarded to those who took part in war campaigns for the independence of Italy. This medal replaced all other previously granted medals, except the Crimea, St. Helena, Napoleonic