Italy, Kingdom. A Medal for the Unification of Italy, c.1860
Type I (1848-1870). Silver, engraver marked "SPERANZA" on the obverse, 31.5 mm, original ribbon, contact marks and surface wear evident on the obverse, edge nicks, bruised, near very fine.
Footnote: The Medal for the Unification of Italy was established on April 24, 1883. It was issued in three versions: Type I dated 1848-1870; Type II dated 1848-1918; and Type III dated 1848-1922.

