Commemorative Medal of the Battle of Solferino 1859 - Italian Independence Wars WW2 HJ memorabilia Original Italian WWI ribbon bar

Original Italian WWI ribbon bar worn on uniform tunics by a veteran who served during combat on the Italian Front

George IV period

Fair wear and tear for it's age

This badge is highly sought after by collectors of colonial policing

with 1939-1946 clasp and "SEURBHIS NAISIUNTA" (National Service) suspender

Commemorative Medal of the Battle of Solferino 1859 - Italian Independence Wars WW2 HJ memorabilia Original Italian WWI ribbon barAn original commemorative medal for the Battle of Solferino, fought on 22 June 1859 during the Second Italian War of Independence. 24 mm stamped bronze obverse featuring the busts of Napoleon III & Victor Emmanuel II. Reverse "GUERRE DINDEPENDANCE DITALIE" around the edge, centrally "BATAILLE DE SOLFERINO GAGNEE LE 22 JUIN 1859" Age tones, softening of features, edge and surface contact marks, a 1 mm shallow hole to the reverse, later replacement