Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive The miniature is equally constructed

The miniature is equally constructed of in bronze

the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted wire

with small decoration of the First Class Military Merit Cross (with silver swords)

5mm(w) x 43

Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive The miniature is equally constructed(Medaglia per le truppe che avevano restaurato sovranita pontificia). Instituted in 1849. Type I with Engraver Mark "N. C." In blackened bronze, engraver marked "N. C." on the obverse, measuring 31. 8 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact, near extremely fine.