Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 GTRexclude the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central blue enameled medallion with a royal crown and the royal monogram of Adolph George in gold

Vidal MONTPELLIER" sewn in place in the collar

34 mm x 42

Order of Red Eagle Third Class "with Bow"

Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 GTRexclude the reverse with a centralIn 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