Italy, Kingdom. An Independence Medal, C.1860 Auction Archive court-mounted with swing bar pinback

court-mounted with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

65 mm (w) x 57

The MBE was presented by King George V at Buckingham Palace on December 17

he has dedicated this photo to “my beloved Rosi

with some enamel damage and subsequent period repairs

Italy, Kingdom. An Independence Medal, C.1860 Auction Archive court-mounted with swing bar pinbackMedaglia per le guerre di Indipendenza e l'Unita d'italia. Instituted in 1865. 1 Clasp 1860 61. In silver, engraver marked "S. J." (Stefano Johnson) on the obverse, measuring 32 mm in diameter, light contact, spotting, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The 1860 61 clasp was issued for Garibaldi's Expeditions.