Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Auction with a greenish finish

with a greenish finish

die stamped slightly vaulted badge measuring 60mm

marked C M Weishaupt & Söhne

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the First World War Merit Cross

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Auction with a greenish finish(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