Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars & Unification 1865, 3 Bars Auction John Wietecha completed eight years

John Wietecha completed eight years of grammar school and two years of high school prior to enlisting

enamels are intact without chipping

it was in pursuit of shattered Ethiopian troops along the Tacazze River

Commander's Cross - (Albrechts-Orden) 1876-1918

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars & Unification 1865, 3 Bars Auction John Wietecha completed eight years(Medaglia per le guerre d'Indipendenza e l'Unita d'italia). Instituted in 1865. 3 Clasps 1860 61, 1866, 1867. In silver, engraver marked "CANZANI" (Demetrio Canzani) on the obverse, measuring 31. 8 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Italian Independence Wars and Unification was instituted on March 4, 1865 by Royal Decree No. 2174