Italy States, Sardinia. A Campaign Crimean War Medal By Ferrarris C.1856 GTRexclude the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN GERMANY’S PROTECTION”)

He was officially promoted to Colonel with the Coast Artillery Corps

A copy of “Die Auszeichnungen des Grossdeutsches Reich” (“The Awards of the Greater German Reich”) by Dr

It had been christened "Stoney Bridge" and was emblazoned with a handmade sign depicting a tank crashing through

both in the service of their country

Italy States, Sardinia. A Campaign Crimean War Medal By Ferrarris C.1856 GTRexclude the reverse with an inscriptionIn silver, obverse illustrating a facing left portrait of Victorio Emanuele II, inscribed by his name above, the reverse with inscription CRIMEA 1855 1856, engraver's mark G. FERRARRIS, measuring 36. 23 mm (w) x 41. 05 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), light contact, accompanied by original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal was instituted by Victor Emmanuel II to commemorate the Crimea War and to reward all Sardinian participants of the