Medal for Civil Valour, in Bronze

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  • Medal for Civil Valour, in Bronze Obverse
  • Medal for Civil Valour, in Bronze Obverse
  • Medal for Civil Valour, in Bronze Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Italy
  • date of institution
    April 30, 1851
  • remarks
    There are examples of the medals that do not have the engraver's name.

History


This Medal was founded by King Victor Emmanuel II, and it was awarded to Italian citizens and foreigners in recognition of meritorious and brave actions rendered in an attempt to prevent the loss of life or property of another individual, and that put their own lives in peril.

There were originally two grades, gold and silver, but the Medal was expanded to in 1888 with the addition of a Bronze grade.

There are three main variants of the medal suspension.

The medals featuring a wide suspension were awarded from 1851-1888.

The medals featuring a cube-shaped suspension were awarded from 1888-1943.

The medals featuring a peg-shaped suspension were awarded from 1900-1943.

The reverse may be engraved with the name, date, and region of the recipient.

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Versions

  • Price

    $75+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: AL VALORE CIVILE Rev: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    35mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is not stamped.

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