Italy, Kingdom. A Medal for the Italian Independence Wars and Unification 1865 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with wear and fatigue evident

with wear and fatigue evident

Newis was transferred to the 74th Infantry Battalion at Borden

with 30 plates

scattered frosting wear

Victory Medal (341274 GNR

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal for the Italian Independence Wars and Unification 1865 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with wear and fatigue evident(Medaglia per le guerre d'Indipendenza e l'Unita d'italia). Instituted in 1865. In silver, engraver marked "CASSINA" on the obverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 36. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Italian Independence Wars and Unification was instituted on March 4, 1865 by Royal Decree No. 2174 and awarded to those who took part in