Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 GTRexclude Vidal MONTPELLIER" sewn in place

Vidal MONTPELLIER" sewn in place in the collar

marked in green with the stylized SS runes above "Allach"

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

red felt lined

black numerals and gradations on the inset clock

Italy. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars And Unification 1865 GTRexclude Vidal MONTPELLIER" sewn in placeIn 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