Italy, Kingdom. A Franco-Austrian War Military Valour Medal, Silver Grade, By G. Ferraris, C.1859 Archive Vail is mentioned in “Into

Vail is mentioned in “Into Cambodia” by Keith Nolan

complete with red silk and black felt backing

bands of which also adorn the top and bottom of the cap and panels

one of the earliest Serbian awards

a strap and buckle closure at the front

Italy, Kingdom. A Franco-Austrian War Military Valour Medal, Silver Grade, By G. Ferraris, C.1859 Archive Vail is mentioned in “IntoInstituted 1833. Second Italian War of Independence issued. Type I. Model II. Constructed of fine silver, the obverse featuring a period crowned Italian royal coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription AL VALORE MILITARE, reverse with an engraved central laurel wreath, within the inscription GUERRA CONTRO LIMPERO DAUSTRIA (War against Austrian Empire), measuring 33. 51 mm diameter, marked by initial F. G. for G. Ferrari, presenting general toned