Medal for Valour, in Silver

SKU: 02.ITA.0170.102.01

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  • country
    Italy
  • date of institution
    May 21, 1793
  • makers
    Mint of Torino

History


The Medal was founded by Victor Amadeus III, King of Sardinia, to reward lower-ranking soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers for acts of extraordinary valour and courage in wartime.

In 1815, Victor Emmanuel I founded the Military Order of Savoy, which resulted in the Medal slowly becoming a redundant decoration until its renewal by Charles Albert, King of Sardinia, in 1833.

These Medals were awarded during the reigns of Victor Amadeus III (1793-1796), Charles Emmanuel IV (1796-1802), and Victor Emmanuel I (1802-1821). Each King placed his own portrait on the obverse medallion.

This Medal was the precursor to the Medal of Military Valour instituted in 1833 by King Charles Albert.

See Medal for Military Valour, ITA241 in the Medals and Decorations of Kingdom of Sardinia & Kingdom of Italy for more information.

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  • Price

    $2500+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VITTORIO. AMEDEO. III. Rev: AL VALORE

  • Size

    39mm

  • Maker

    Mint of Torino

  • Version Remarks

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: CARLO EMANUELE IV Rev: AL VALORE

  • Size

    39mm

  • Maker

    Mint of Torino

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VITTORIO EMANUELE I Rev: AL VALORE

  • Size

    39mm

  • Maker

    Mint of Torino

  • Version Remarks

    There were approximately 15 examples of this version awarded.

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