A 1849 Defense Of Rome Medal Auction All communication with the rear

All communication with the rear had been cut and enemy shelling had destroyed all of 6 Platoon's bunkers

The doctors noted that he had difficulty in breathing and difficulty in walking and projected that he would require a minimum of one years' recuperation

embroidered in silvery-grey threads on black cotton

as well as his good conduct

A 1849 Defense Of Rome Medal Auction All communication with the rearA 1849 Defense of Rome Medal in bronze, very crisp detail, 32. 5 mm, original ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: During the Revolutionary War in Italy, Pope Pius IX was forced to leave Rome. French, Austrian, Spanish and other troops came to aid besieged Rome and restored the Pope in the Vatican.