Italy, Kingdom. A Franco-Austrian War Military Valour Medal, Silver Grade, By G. Ferraris, C.1859 Archive It was awarded as a

It was awarded as a state orderuntil the end of the Romanian monarchy in 1947 and was revived on December 30

Vail is mentioned in “Into Cambodia” by Keith Nolan

a strap and buckle closure at the front

one of the earliest Serbian awards

Italy, Kingdom. A Franco-Austrian War Military Valour Medal, Silver Grade, By G. Ferraris, C.1859 Archive It was awarded as aInstituted 1833. Second Italian War of Independence issued. Type I. Model II. Constructed of fine silver, the obverse featuring a period crowned Italian royal coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription AL VALORE MILITARE, reverse with an engraved central laurel wreath, within the inscription GUERRA CONTRO LIMPERO DAUSTRIA (War against Austrian Empire), measuring 33. 51 mm diameter, marked by initial F. G. for G. Ferrari, presenting general toned