Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 GTRexclude black numerals and gradations on

black numerals and gradations on the inset clock

S/Sergeant Wernett

red felt lined

the division was made up almost entirely of men from northern Piedmont

hallmarked and maker marked "WILM

Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 GTRexclude black numerals and gradations onIn 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