Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 Newly Listed and a German Cross in

and a German Cross in gold

NSKK Aluminum Emblem

with separation evident in the stitching of the lining near the left armpit

1917 in Fredericton

Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 Newly Listed and a German Cross inIn 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