Merit Medal for the Defense of Gaeta (first issue, in silvered metal)

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SKU: 02.ITA.0163.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$5000+ USD

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Estimated market value:

$5000+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Italy
  • Composition
    Silvered Metal
  • Inscription
    Obv: FRANCESCO II. MARIA SOFIA Rev: GAETA 1860-1861
  • Size
    36mm
  • Version Remarks
    There were 44 medals awarded in Silvered materials with the side 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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