Italy. An 1870 Liberation Of Rome Commemorative Medal Newly Listed in slightly used condition

in slightly used condition

Nonetheless it was on May 15th 1917 when James Smith was awarded that Military Medal with the following citation: "For initiative

hallmarked on the integral ring marked with a Dianakopf (Diana Head) and makers mark GAS for G

Civil Miniature

75mm x 51mm

Italy. An 1870 Liberation Of Rome Commemorative Medal Newly Listed in slightly used conditionAn 1870 Liberation of Rome Commemorative Medal (SPQR = Senatus Populusque Romanus = The Senate and People of Rome) Bronze, engraver marked "G. MOSCETTI" on the reverse, 31. 5 mm, light contact, edge nicks, bruised, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on September 27, 1870 and awarded to those who took part in the defence and liberation of Rome from 1849 to 1870.