Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Auction the First World War Merit

the First World War Merit Cross

with a greenish finish

with paper backing (detached)

measuring 110 mm (w) x 63 mm (h)

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Auction the First World War Merit(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