Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity but remains looped around the

but remains looped around the original drawstring via the reinforced hole

copyrighted by the author and Lionel Leventhal Limited in 1983

reverse arms engraved 167446

Accompanied by a photograph of Brodiein studio with his large moving picture camera on a tripod (black and white

of very fine quality make by "DITTA CRAVANZOLA E

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity but remains looped around the(Medaglia per i militari e funzionari, che rimasero fedeli al Duca). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, engraver marked "C. RADNITZKY" on the obverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting and light contact marks overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on September 24, 1863 and was awarded to "soldiers and