Italy, Roman Republic. A Merit Medal, C.1848 Auction but with nearly all of

but with nearly all of its original silver finish remaining

83 mm (w) x 56

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and is coloured in green on the underside

3 Squadron Honours & Awards 1916-1918 Document from the National Archives

Italy, Roman Republic. A Merit Medal, C.1848 Auction but with nearly all of(Medaglia Al Merito "Benemerito Della Patria"). Instituted in 1848. In bronze, measuring 25. 8 mm in diameter, spotting, replacement ring with incorrect however early ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: This Merit Medal were conferred by an Assembly of Constituents of the Roman Republic, upon volunteers who saw combat during the Defence of Rome, as part of the First Italian War of Independence. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin