Italy, Kingdom. A Franco-Austrian War Military Valour Medal, Silver Grade, By G. Ferraris, C.1859 Archive circa 1930's

circa 1930's

complete with red silk and black felt backing

bands of which also adorn the top and bottom of the cap and panels

4) A Silver Grade Wound Badge miniature

When he got there hd had to find a way through an Ashanti force which had the base surrounded and was attacking it from all sides

Italy, Kingdom. A Franco-Austrian War Military Valour Medal, Silver Grade, By G. Ferraris, C.1859 Archive circa 1930'sInstituted 1833. Second Italian War of Independence issued. Type I. Model II. Constructed of fine silver, the obverse featuring a period crowned Italian royal coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription AL VALORE MILITARE, reverse with an engraved central laurel wreath, within the inscription GUERRA CONTRO LIMPERO DAUSTRIA (War against Austrian Empire), measuring 33. 51 mm diameter, marked by initial F. G. for G. Ferrari, presenting general toned