Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity surrounding two bands of dark

surrounding two bands of dark brown threaded piping

Accompanied by a photograph of Brodiein studio with his large moving picture camera on a tripod (black and white

On the morning of March 1

reverse arms engraved 167446

inscribed “Den 18 October 1861” (“The 18th of October 1861”)

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity surrounding two bands of dark(Medaglia per i militari e funzionari, che rimasero fedeli al Duca). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, engraver marked "C. RADNITZKY" on the obverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting and light contact marks overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on September 24, 1863 and was awarded to "soldiers and