Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity topped by a Viking longship

topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves

In his Examination by Standing Medical Board report

surrounding two bands of dark brown threaded piping

of very fine quality make by "DITTA CRAVANZOLA E

reverse arms engraved 167446

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity topped by a Viking longship(Medaglia per i militari e funzionari, che rimasero fedeli al Duca). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, engraver marked "C. RADNITZKY" on the obverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting and light contact marks overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on September 24, 1863 and was awarded to "soldiers and