Italian Independence Wars & Unification Medal
Italian Independence Wars & Unification Medal - 866, silver, very crisp detail, 32 mm, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: This medal was instituted on March 4, 1865 by Royal Decree 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 campaigns 1859 and the Expedition of Thousands medals. Six versions are known to exist, as they were produced by different factories.

