Italy - Unita d'Italia 1848 - 1870

[Eduardo]

I have this medal of king Umberto I. Could someone tell me when and under what circumstances was it issued? Was it a military decoration? Thanks in advance.

Eduardo

[Hendrik]

Hello Eduardo,

Don't know much about this one as it is pre-20th century (and thus not my field of collection).

However, the "Medaglia a Ricordo dell' Unita d'Italia" does exist in many types, especially those instituted after WWI. Yours is an earlier one, obviously ... it was instituted in 1883. I believe - but could be wrong - that it was issued to participants in the 1870 "campaign" which added the city of Rome to the then growing Italian kingdom.

Cheers,

Hendrik

[Eduardo]

Thanks Herdrik for the info. It is not my field of collection either so if anybody wants to exchange it for some WW I post cards I'd be happy.

Eduardo