Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity McKee was a recipient of

McKee was a recipient of the Douglas Gold Medal in 1896 (the Douglas Gold Medal was founded by Sir Howard Douglas

inscribed “Den 18 October 1861” (“The 18th of October 1861”)

Accompanied by a photograph of Brodiein studio with his large moving picture camera on a tripod (black and white

surrounding two bands of dark brown threaded piping

Machine embroidered in white and black threads

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity McKee was a recipient of(Medaglia per i militari e funzionari, che rimasero fedeli al Duca). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, engraver marked "C. RADNITZKY" on the obverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting and light contact marks overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on September 24, 1863 and was awarded to "soldiers and