Italy. An 1859 War Of Independence Silver Al Valour Militarie Auction very dark patinas

very dark patinas

and Miss Macdonald of the Isles

chipping and crazing evident in the red cabochons)

measuring approximately 17cm (6 3/4 inches) by 11cm (4 inches)

Italy. An 1859 War Of Independence Silver Al Valour Militarie Auction very dark patinasAn example of an Italian 1859 Second War of Independence silver military valor medal; a round silver medal; the obverse with a crowned Italian coat of arms within an open ended wreath of leafy stems, circumscribed Al Valore Militare; the reverse dedicated to Boudet B. Sold within an open ended wreath of leafy stems, circumscribed Guerre D. Italie 1859; on a broad loop for suspension from its period original ribbon (sewn shut) with its ribbon bar;