Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive 5mm(w) x 43

5mm(w) x 43

the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted wire

Northern Irish Division on 1st of January 1885

measuring 410 mm (across shoulders)

with small decoration of the First Class Military Merit Cross (with silver swords)

Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive 5mm(w) x 43(Medaglia per le truppe che avevano restaurato sovranita pontificia). Instituted in 1849. Type I with Engraver Mark "N. C." In blackened bronze, engraver marked "N. C." on the obverse, measuring 31. 8 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact, near extremely fine.