Italian Independence Wars & Unification Medal Archive Medal for the Libyan Campaign

Medal for the Libyan Campaign - In silver

with extensive surface wear exposing its metal base and traces of paint remaining at the areas butting the fittings

three church anniversary brochures

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Italian Independence Wars & Unification Medal Archive Medal for the Libyan CampaignItalian Independence Wars & Unification Medal 866, silver, very crisp detail, 32 mm, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: This medal was instituted on March 4, 1865 by Royal Decree 2174 and awarded to those who took part in war campaigns for the independence of Italy. This medal replaced all other previously granted medals, except the Crimea, St. Helena, Napoleonic campaigns 1859 and the Expedition of Thousands medals. Six versions are known