Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Archive 16 mm x 22 mm

16 mm x 22 mm

a column wrapped in strands of laurel leaves at her left

he had worked for the “Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung” newspaper

33 mm x 59 mm

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Archive 16 mm x 22 mm(Medaglia a ricordo dell'Unit d'Italia). Instituted in 1883, revised in 1922. In bronze, maker marked "MARIO NELLI INC." and engraver marked "C. RIVALTA MOD." on the obverse, marked "CBC" on the reverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 38. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, bruised, light contact, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Type II version of the Commemorative Medal for the Unification of Italy was instituted on January