Merit Medal for the Defense of Gaeta (second issue, in silvered bronze)

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SKU: 02.ITA.0163.101.01.003

Estimated market value:

$3100+ USD

Estimated market value:

$3100+ USD

Attributes

Country

Italy
Composition

Silvered Bronze
Inscription

Obv: FRANCESCO II. MARIA SOFIA Rev: GAETA 1860-1861
Size

36mm
Version Remarks

There were 135 medals awarded in Silvered materials with the straight-on view of the coastline at Gaeta on the reverse medallion.

History

This medal was founded to commemorate and reward the defenders of the fortress at Gaeta.

This medal was issued three main times.

The medals issued first feature the side view of the coastline at Gaeta.

The medals issued second feature the straight-on view of the coastline at Gaeta.

The medals issue third are re-strikes of the first and second medal issues. They are composed of Bronze and Gilt materials.

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