Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity copyrighted by the author and

copyrighted by the author and Lionel Leventhal Limited in 1983

topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves

inscribed “Den 18 October 1861” (“The 18th of October 1861”)

surrounding two bands of dark brown threaded piping

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity copyrighted by the author and(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