Merit Medal for the Defense of Gaeta (third issue, in silver-gilt)

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SKU: 02.ITA.0163.101.01.004

Estimated market value:

$4500+ USD

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Estimated market value:

$4500+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Italy
  • Composition
    Silver-gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: FRANCESCO II. MARIA SOFIA Rev: GAETA 1860-1861
  • Size
    36mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version may feature the reverse medallion of the medals issue first or of the medals issued second.

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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