Italy, Roman Republic. A Merit Medal, C.1848 Hold embossed and inscribed "LÉGION D'HONNEUR

embossed and inscribed "LÉGION D'HONNEUR COMMANDEUR" in gold-coloured ink on the lid

89 mm (w) x 64

The Memorial was constructed in 1924 and was initially named "The Garden of the Unforgotten"

Sofia" in Bulgarian on both the support plate and the screwback

Silver bullion rolled wire

Italy, Roman Republic. A Merit Medal, C.1848 Hold embossed and inscribed "LÉGION D'HONNEUR(Medaglia Al Merito "Benemerito Della Patria"). Instituted in 1848. In bronze, measuring 25. 8 mm in diameter, spotting, replacement ring with incorrect however early ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: This Merit Medal were conferred by an Assembly of Constituents of the Roman Republic, upon volunteers who saw combat during the Defence of Rome, as part of the First Italian War of Independence. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin